Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell is set to be sentenced after pleading guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the party. The case marks a significant breach of trust involving the misappropriation of political funds for luxury personal purchases over a twelve-year period.

Summary based on Glasgow Times article

Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minister following record local election losses and a significant by-election defeat for the Labour Party. His departure triggers a leadership contest to address the government's declining popularity and internal pressures regarding defense spending and electoral strategy.

Summary based on The Independent article