He has resigned with immediate effect.
Reports had suggested members of the SNP’s ruling National Executive Committee threatened a vote of no confidence in him.
In a statement, Mr Murrell said: “Responsibility for the SNP’s responses to media queries about our membership number lies with me as chief executive. While there was no intent to mislead, I accept that this has been the outcome. I have therefore decided to confirm my intention to step down as chief executive with immediate effect.
He continued: “I am very proud of what has been achieved in my time as chief executive and of the part I have played in securing the electoral success the party has enjoyed over almost two decades. On Thursday, the party revealed membership as of February 15 this year was 72,186, having fallen from 103,884 in 2021.
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