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Jeane Freeman tells court ex-MP’s behaviour was potentially ‘criminal’

Scotland’s former health secretary described an ex-SNP MP’s behaviour in a Scottish independence campaign group as potentially “criminal”, in a court hearing. Natalie McGarry, 40, who represented Glasgow East, is accused of embezzling more than £25,...

06 Apr 2022 at 22:25

Former MP Natalie McGarry paid thousands of expenses in cash, court hears

Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry said “thousands” of pounds in pro-independence group expenses would have been paid in cash, a court has heard. Natalie McGarry, 40, said the true scale of expenditure incurred during her time at Women for Independence ...

04 May 2022 at 19:25

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry guilty of embezzlement in ‘significant breaches of trust’

Former MP Natalie McGarry committed “significant breaches of trust”, a court heard, as she was found guilty of embezzling almost £25,000 from two pro-independence groups. McGarry, who represented Glasgow East between 2015 and 2017, was convicted ...

12 May 2022 at 18:55

Natalie McGarry trial: Former health secretary Jeane Freeman gives evidence

A campaign group at the centre of an embezzlement trial linked to a former SNP MP was based on trust between members, Scotland’s former health secretary has said. Ex-member of the group, Natalie McGarry, is accused of embezzling more than £25,...

06 Apr 2022 at 15:55

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Bangladesh court jails Nobel Peace Prize winner for violating labour laws

A labour court in Bangladesh’s capital has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus to six months in jail for violating the country’s labour laws. Yunus, who pioneered using microcredit to help impoverished people, was present at ...

02 Jan 2024 at 10:02

‘It’s criminal behaviour’ – Jeane Freeman gives evidence in ex-MP’s trial

Scotland’s former health secretary described an ex-SNP MP’s behaviour in a Scottish independence campaign group as “criminal”, in a court hearing. Natalie McGarry, 40, who represented Glasgow East, is accused of embezzling more than £25,...

06 Apr 2022 at 20:55

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Pope’s 87th birthday closes year of efforts to reform Church and cement legacy

Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, ending a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that have raised questions about his future. Francis celebrated his birthday with cake during ...

17 Dec 2023 at 13:43

Ex-MP McGarry to appeal against embezzlement conviction and prison sentence

Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry is to appeal against her conviction and sentencing for stealing thousands of pounds from two political organisations. McGarry, who was the MP for Glasgow East between 2015 and 2017, is serving a two-year ...

14 Dec 2022 at 17:22

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Ex-Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain after 7 years as a fugitive

Former Catalonia leader Carles Puigdemont, who fled Spain after organising an illegal independence referendum in the wealthy Spanish region nearly seven years ago, returned to the country on Thursday despite a pending arrest warrant....

08 Aug 2024 at 08:32

Ex-presiding officer gifted cash to Natalie McGarry every month, court hears

A former Scottish Parliament presiding officer gifted her niece, who is accused of embezzling more than £25,000 from pro-independence groups, about £300 to £500 per month, a court has heard. Tricia Marwick, 68, who served as ...

10 May 2022 at 18:25

Council leader accused of embezzlement steps down for ‘personal reasons’

A council leader accused of embezzlement has stepped down from his position and quit the SNP for “personal reasons”. On Monday, Perth and Kinross Council announced Grant Laing would be leaving his post. Police Scotland said ...

22 Sept 2025 at 18:33

McGarry transferred fundraiser cash into bank before paying her rent, court told

A former SNP MP, accused of embezzling more than £25,000, transferred thousands of pro-independence group funds from her bank account before paying rent, a court has heard. Natalie McGarry, 40, said the payments were ...

09 May 2022 at 15:25

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