Feb 2021. Murrell at the Salmond Inquiry

Peter Murrell’s second appearance before the Alex Salmond inquiry failed to impress some committee members, with the Crown Office being asked to investigate his sworn testimony for possible perjury. Some MSPs described his performance as “shifty” and a “masterclass in evasion”. Body language expert Adrianne Carter, a specialist in facial expressions, emotions and behaviour, said Mr Murrell, who appeared by video link on Monday, did not appear to “have confidence in what he has said” as he responded to questions from MSPs about a 2018 meeting at his home between Mr Salmond and his wife Nicola Sturgeon.