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The Latest Breaking News from Alex Salmond

I grieved for Salmond four or five years ago, says Sturgeon

The pair once formed one of the most successful political partnerships in UK history.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon claims she 'intervened' to stop Alex Salmond 'bullying' colleagues

NICOLA Sturgeon has claimed she “intervened” to stop Alex Salmond from bullying colleagues “many times”.

The National (Scotland)

Ash Regan confirms bid to succeed Alex Salmond as Alba leader

ASH Regan has announced she will stand to become the next leader of the Alba Party...

The National (Scotland)

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Nicola Sturgeon news, interviews and updates on former first minister

NICOLA Sturgeon served as the first minister of Scotland from 2014 to 2023 and is the current MSP for Glasgow Southside...

The National (Scotland)

Chris McEleny to step down as Alba general secretary when new leader found

CHRIS McEleny is to step down as the general secretary of the Alba Party when a new leader is installed...

The National (Scotland)

Megrahi release not discussed by cabinet ahead of decision, papers show

The man convicted over the Lockerbie bombing was released in 2009 on compassionate grounds.

The Independent UK

'No Nicola Sturgeon succession' if Scotland voted Yes in 2014, journalist claims

If Scotland had voted to become independent in 2014, Nicola Sturgeon would not have risen to prominence in politics, a journalist has claimed.

The National (Scotland)

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Review of the year: What happened in Scottish politics in 2024?

AT the start of 2024, Humza Yousaf was the first minister, the SNP and Greens were partners in the Scottish Government, the SNP had 48 MPs at…

The National (Scotland)

The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

Evening Standard

New book questions Robert Burns' ties to Scottish independence movement

A NEW book raises the question of whether Burns is the best cultural icon for the Yes movement...

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond spoke to police to help Operation Branchform SNP probe, report says

ALEX Salmond spoke to police investigating the SNP finances to help with the probe, reports have said ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government publishes emails on Alex Salmond repatriation efforts

THE UK Government considered using the Royal Air Force (RAF) to return Alex Salmond from North Macedonia following his death, emails show ...

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf: A trailblazer in the top job who was never in control

Scotland’s former first minister had a shaky tenure in charge.

Evening Standard

Alex Salmond’s niece to contest his former seat at Holyrood for Alba

The former first minister died in October, having already announced plans to stand once again in the 2026 election.

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Alex Salmond's niece to stand for Alba in his place in 2026 Holyrood elections

ALEX Salmond’s niece has announced plans to run in his place in the 2026 Holyrood elections ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney addresses shouts of 'traitor' at Alex Salmond's memorial

SCOTLAND'S First Minister has responded to shouts of "traitor" from the crowd outside the memorial of Alex Salmond last month.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon hits back as Russell Findlay claims she was 'hostile' to media

NICOLA Sturgeon has hit back at Russell Findlay after he hit out at SNP-led Scottish governments for their handling of the media...

The National (Scotland)

Angus MacNeil: Alba can make political breakthrough without Alex Salmond

THE rise of Reform UK and the sudden fall of Labour in the polls shows Alba can be electorally successful despite the death of Alex Salmond, former…

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Nicola Sturgeon says she's 'not out to settle scores' as she opens up on her memoir

NICOLA Sturgeon said she is not out to “settle scores” in her memoir but made no promises that she might “ruffle” some feathers in her book…

The National (Scotland)

Leading Scottish lawyer joins Alba to 'help ensure Alex Salmond's legacy continues'

A LEADING Scottish lawyers has announced that he has joined the ALBA Party ...

The National (Scotland)

Read Christina Hendry's full tribute to her uncle Alex Salmond

CHRISTINA Hendry was among those to pay tribute to Alex Salmond at the former first minister's memorial service on Saturday.

The National (Scotland)

'The man o' independent mind': What it was like at Alex Salmond's memorial service

I went to Alex Salmond's memorial service at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh and I’ll forever remember the moment I understood what Salmond had…

The Independent UK

Scottish political giants remember Alex Salmond at memorial service

Gordon Brown and John Swinney were among Scottish political figures who remembered Alex Salmond at a memorial service in Edinburgh on Saturday, 30 November.

The Guardian - UK

Mourners honour ‘political genius’ Alex Salmond at Edinburgh service

Family and friends gathered for speeches and musical performances from the Proclaimers and Dougie MacLean

Evening Standard

Swinney and Brown at memorial service for ‘giant of a man’ Alex Salmond

The former prime minister and current Scottish First Minister were among the congregation at a memorial service in Edinburgh on St Andrew’s Day.

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