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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Katrine Bussey

Former Salmond staffer rejects Sturgeon claims in book as ‘obviously false’

Geoff Aberdein, who was chief of staff to Alex Salmond, insisted claims about his former boss in Nicola Sturgeon’s book are ‘falsehoods at worst, fabrications at best ‘ (Jane Barlow/PA) -

Nicola Sturgeon’s new book contains “falsehoods at worst, fabrications at best” about her predecessor, Alex Salmond’s former chief of staff has claimed.

Geoff Aberdein, who worked for Mr Salmond when he was first minister, hit out at Ms Sturgeon, saying: “I was brought up that you didn’t speak ill of the dead.

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