Alex Salmond did not read independence white paper, Nicola Sturgeon claims

Nicola Sturgeon launched the Scottish Government’s white paper on independence with Alex Salmond – but says now that the then first minister had ‘not read’ the key document (Andrew Milligan/PA) -

Former first minister Alex Salmond “hadn’t read” the white paper on independence, Nicola Sturgeon claimed, as she spoke of her “cold fury” with her former leader over his “abdication of responsibility” on the key document.

The 670-page long paper was prepared by the Scottish Government in the run-up to the 2014 referendum, with the aim of answering questions about independence ahead of the crucial vote.