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Findlay: Swinney is grasping at straws over documents detailing Sturgeon probe

The Scottish Tory leader accused the Scottish Government of being ‘addicted to secrecy’.

Evening Standard · Jan 23

Scottish Government faces legal action over Nicola Sturgeon inquiry evidence

The Information Commissioner had given the Government until Thursday to release the material, but it did not do so.

Evening Standard · Jan 23

Government issued contempt of court warning over Sturgeon investigation ruling

The Scottish Information Commissioner said the Scottish Government’s actions were disrespectful to the public and reflected poorly on ministers.

Evening Standard · Jan 16

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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 · Jan 1

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 · Nov 28, 2025

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 · Nov 16, 2025

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 · Nov 7, 2025

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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 · Nov 7, 2025

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 · Nov 2, 2025

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 · Oct 10, 2025

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) · Oct 8, 2025

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) · Oct 7, 2025

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) · Sep 21, 2025

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) · Aug 24, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2025

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 Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

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 · Aug 19, 2025

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.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2025

Shone Craven: What qualities make a great political leader?

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

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025

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 · Aug 18, 2025

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) · Aug 17, 2025

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…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2025

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) · Aug 15, 2025

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 · Aug 14, 2025

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) · Aug 14, 2025

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.

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