The Scottish National Party (SNP) is currently under extreme scrutinydue to an ongoing investigation into its financial affairs. Its leader of 9 years Nicola Sturgeon, an avid supporter of Scottish independence and until recently the key figure in the party, is still strongly linked to its politics.
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Former First Minister’s marriage to another top executive in the party Peter Murrell complicates things further, with some commentators suggesting that Mrs Sturgeon’s body language indicates that her private life faces as much pressure as the party itself.
Was Nicola Sturgeon still wearing her wedding ring?
Questions have been raised over whether or not Nicola Sturgeon is still wearing her wedding ring after she was seen speaking to the press with her left hand firmly hidden in her pocket.
This comes just days after her husband Peter Murrell was arrested as part of an investigation into the funding and finances of the SNP.
Commentator Colin Brazier said:
I think the media’s obsession with body language experts is often silly, but this is worthy of a little light scrutiny. Why does Nicola Sturgeon, who is married to SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, give this interview with her left hand out of sight?
Another Twitter user wrote:
Anybody notice Nicola Sturgeon just went through an interview with her LEFT hand firmly in her pocket? Isn't that difficult, when wearing rings?
Just right now this information is limited to speculations only, and no official statements were made either Mrs Sturgeon or Mr Murrell.
I think the media’s obsession with body language experts is often silly, but this is worthy of a little light scrutiny. Why does Nicola Sturgeon, who is married to SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, give this interview with her left hand out of sight. https://t.co/bygEUEZkP8
— Colin Brazier (@ColinBrazierTV) April 8, 2023
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Why was Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrel arrested?
The questions about the state of Nicola Sturgeon’s marriage come as police are trying to find out whether £600,000 earmarked for independence campaigning was diverted elsewhere back in 2021.
The former First Minister’s spouse Peter Murrell who was arrested on Wednesday in connection to the investigation, got released without charge 11 hours later.
In a statement after Mr Murrell's arrest, the police confirmed:
A 58-year-old man who was arrested as a suspect earlier today, Wednesday, 5 April 2023, in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party, has been released without charge pending further investigation.
According to the force, the matter remains active for the purposes of the Contempt of Court Act 1981 and the public is therefore advised to exercise caution if discussing it on social media.
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Sources used:
- Express: ''Why is her left hand out of sight?' Sturgeon sparks mystery with body language'
