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Ministers considered holding indyref on same day as 2011 election, papers reveal

The matter was considered – but ultimately rejected – by then first minister Alex Salmond’s cabinet in 2010.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government ‘wrongly withheld’ information from Sturgeon breach probe

The Information Commissioner ordered the release of some evidence from an investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the ministerial code.

Evening Standard

Alan Cumming: I’ve seen Nicola Sturgeon blossom since she quit as first minister

The 60-year-old said the former SNP leader seemed happier and ‘more relaxed’ when he saw her recently.

The Independent UK

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Specialist appointed to handle Alex Salmond’s ‘effective bankruptcy’

A trustee in sequestration has been appointed to manage the former Scottish first minister’s affairs following his death in 2024.

Evening Standard

Mystery of missing Stone of Destiny fragments solved

The 152kg block was spirited away from Westminster Abbey by a group of Scottish nationalist students

The Independent UK

Salmond’s estate seeks effective bankruptcy over costs of court action

The former first minister successfully took the Scottish Government to court and was acquitted of a raft of sexual misconduct charges.

Evening Standard

Alba Party loses sole MSP as Ash Regan quits to sit as independent

She had unsuccessfully challenged former MP Kenny MacAskill for Alba’s leadership earlier this year.

Evening Standard

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Alex Salmond's widow pauses compensation claim against Scottish Government

Former first minister Alex Salmond's widow is pausing a compensation claim against the Scottish Government over its handling of an investigation…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour candidate who ran for SNP and Alba silent on independence support

A SCOTTISH Labour candidate who previously stood for the SNP and Alba has refused to say whether he still supports independence.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tories branded 'ridiculous' after attack on Holyrood referendum inquiry

THE Scottish Tories have been branded “ridiculous” after they criticised a Holyrood committee agreeing to undertake an inquiry into legal…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon reveals she has begun writing her debut novel

NICOLA Sturgeon has revealed that she has begun to write her debut novel, after her recently released memoir Frankly topped the bestseller charts.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir Frankly taps into SNP discontent over party’s future

Her critics have reacted with fury but some in party feel nostalgia and ‘sense of loss for independence movement’

The Guardian - UK

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

Geoff Aberdein, who worked for former first minister Alex Salmond, hit out at his successor over comments made in her newly published memoirs.

The Independent UK

Swinney: My focus is on the future and Scotland – not Sturgeon’s book

The First Minister refused to comment on claims made by Nicola Sturgeon about former SNP leader Alex Salmond in her memoirs.

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The National (Scotland)

Shone Craven: What qualities make a great political leader?

WHAT qualities make a great political leader? I’ve been mulling

The Guardian - UK

Alex Salmond’s niece criticises Nicola Sturgeon over claims in memoir

Christina Hendry says book tarnishes uncle’s reputation and he would have defended himself if alive

The Independent UK

Sturgeon making Salmond claims because he cannot defend himself, niece says

Christina Hendry said her family was united on legal action against the Scottish Government over its botched handling of harassment complaints.

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond’s widow suing Scottish Government over sexual harassment probe

Former first minister Alex Salmond’s widow is suing the Scottish Government over its handling of an investigation into sexual harassment…

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Nicola Sturgeon has shown 'complete lack of human decency,' says Alex Salmond's niece

Alex Salmond's niece has said Nicola Sturgeon has shown "a complete lack of human decency" after new personal attacks against her uncle in…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government slaps down Tory MSP over Nicola Sturgeon memoir claims

THE Scottish Government has rubbished claims by a Tory MSP that Nicola Sturgeon violated the ministerial code in asking the Supreme Court if she…

Evening Standard

Sturgeon: I was not victim of ‘coercive control’ by former mentor Salmond

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was questioned on her relationship with her predecessor at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon says monarchy 'should end soon' at official book launch

NICOLA Sturgeon has said the monarchy should "end quite soon" at the official launch of her new autobiography, Frankly.

The Guardian - UK

Nicola Sturgeon’s immense political talent is undeniable. The nationalism was the problem

Many of her admirers gloss over her desire to break up the UK as Scotland’s first minister. But in her memoir, it plays a starring role, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

Evening Standard

Sturgeon’s ‘Stalinist’ approach disastrous for SNP, claims Joanna Cherry

Lawyer Joanna Cherry said she has never been friends with former first minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Evening Standard

Frankly by Nicola Sturgeon: The secret to happiness? It’s not politics

Interestingly for one who takes a woman-first approach, this memoir is dominated by a man

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