Alex Salmond accuses Nicola Sturgeon of giving ‘untrue’ evidence

Alex Salmond yesterday accused Nicola Sturgeon of giving ‘simply untrue’ evidence to an inquiry into complaints against him. In an explosive intervention, the former First Minister accused his successor of making ‘ridiculous’ and ‘wholly false’ claims about their meetings to discuss the handling of complaints against him. His account to the Holyrood inquiry into the … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon refuses to say if she would welcome ex-first minister Alex Salmond back into SNP

Nicola Sturgeon refuses to say if she would welcome ex-first minister Alex Salmond back into SNP – amid probe into her handling of claims against him Nicola Sturgeon said the 2 investigations must be allowed to ‘take their course’ Holyrood investigating Government handling of  Salmond assault allegations Separate investigation into whether she breached ministerial code also ongoing Mr … Read more

ANDREW PIERCE: Is Alex Salmond angling to sink rival Nicola Sturgeon? 

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon vowed yesterday to make the case again for independence after the pandemic crisis eases, speaking on BBC1’s The Andrew Marr Show. Always on the media, her personal approval ratings are high and support for Scottish independence at 54 per cent in the latest poll is at a four-year high. … Read more