SNP leader John Swinney said that Mr Foote had made a "significant contribution" to the party during his spell as chief executive. The former Daily Record editor replaced Peter Mu

The SNP's chief executive, Murray Foote, has tendered his resignation after just over a year in the role, saying he was no longer able to make the necessary personal commitment required until 2026 and beyond.

The interim SNP chief executive has been branded “shameful” after social media posts she shared that called for the Royal Family to be executed emerged.

Carol Beattie, former chief executive of Stirling Council, will take over until a permanent appointment is made.

In a statement today confirming his departure as CEO, Mr Foote said: “The SNP has recently embarked on a substantial process of internal re-organisation and renewal to better equip it for current electoral contests and to prepare for the critical Scottish Parliament elections in 2026.

The SNP has appointed a former council boss as its interim chief executive following the resignation of Murray Foote.

He said in a statement he could not make the 'necessary personal commitment' to delivering change in the party.

The former boss of Stirling Council has been appointed as the SNP’s interim chief executive after the resignation of Murray Foote. Carol Beattie was appointed interim chief executive by the party’s national executive committee (NEC) on Saturday.

THE SNP has appointed the former head of Stirling Council as its interim boss. The Sunday Mail understands Carol Beattie, who was Chief Executive of Stirling Council until May this year, will take over from Murray Foote who quit unexpectedly yesterday.