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

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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.

A former council leader has been appointed interim chief executive of the Scottish National Party following the sudden resignation of Murray Foote on Friday. Carol Beattie, CEO of Stirling Council since 2019 until recently stepping down, will hold the position while the search for a permanent successor continues.

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.

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.