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Humza Yousaf: A trailblazer in the top job who was never in control
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

The Independent  

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First Minister John Swinney jeered at Alex Salmond's memorial service
1 month, 1 week ago

First Minister John Swinney jeered at Alex Salmond's memorial service

Daily Mail  

First Minister John Swinney was booed and branded a ‘traitor’ by mourners at the memorial service for his former ally Alex Salmond. First Minister John Swinney was booed by mourners at the memorial service for Alex Salmond First Minister John Swinney and his wife at the service with his deputy Kate Forbes behind them Moira Salmond arrives at the service …

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Non-recent allegation of sexual assault made against late Alex Salmond received by police
2 months, 1 week ago

Non-recent allegation of sexual assault made against late Alex Salmond received by police

The Independent  

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Fiery eulogy for Alex Salmond vows to 'seek justice' over 'pathetic' attempts to downplay former first minister's role in Scottish independence
2 months, 1 week ago

Fiery eulogy for Alex Salmond vows to 'seek justice' over 'pathetic' attempts to downplay former first minister's role in Scottish independence

Daily Mail  

Alex Salmond's allies have passionately vowed to 'seek justice' for the late politician's reputation following his death at the age of 69 - as they fired back at what they said were attempts to blacken his name in later life. Alex Salmond, who died earlier this month, was an 'outstanding political figure' who had been the subject of 'pathetic attempts' …

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'Not a chance in hell': Nicola Sturgeon WON'T be invited to Alex Salmond's funeral, insiders claim
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Not a chance in hell': Nicola Sturgeon WON'T be invited to Alex Salmond's funeral, insiders claim

Daily Mail  

Nicola Sturgeon is not invited to Alex Salmond's funeral and memorial service following their historic fall out, it was reported Sunday. Nicola Sturgeon will be banned from Alex Salmond's funeral and memorial service Sources close to Sturgeon have revealed she was 'shocked and sorry' to learn of her former ally's passing Kenny MacAskill stands with Salmond's family and friends as …

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Salmond's Body Flew Back to Scotland in Private Jet
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Salmond's Body Flew Back to Scotland in Private Jet

Associated Press  

The body of former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has been flown back to Scotland on a private jet. The 69-year-old politician died of a heart attack on Saturday while attending a conference in the lake resort city of North Macedonia. A private family funeral and a public memorial service are being planned for the future.

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Alex Salmond’s cause of death confirmed as heart attack, says Alba
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Salmond’s cause of death confirmed as heart attack, says Alba

The Independent  

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JIM SILLARS: Dragged to court day after day, they publicly humiliated him. It was unjust and malicious. But history will be his ultimate judge
2 months, 4 weeks ago

JIM SILLARS: Dragged to court day after day, they publicly humiliated him. It was unjust and malicious. But history will be his ultimate judge

Daily Mail  

The first time I met Alex Salmond, I knew he had something special as a politician. My opposition to him becoming party leader when he did in 1990 wasn’t because I thought he should not lead the party, but my experience of studying politics in democratic countries told me that if someone is elected when relatively young, he or she …

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I didn’t agree with Alex Salmond, but he ran circles around the current SNP
2 months, 4 weeks ago

I didn’t agree with Alex Salmond, but he ran circles around the current SNP

The Independent  

Though I utterly opposed Alex Salmond’s divisive nationalist dogma, I am not going to use his death to launch an ad hominem attack on him. It’s understood he had aspirations to rejoin Holyrood in 2026 as an Alba MSP – and indeed, I would have thoroughly enjoyed watching his finely tuned debating skills reduce to rubble those ineffectual and frankly …

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Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond dies aged 69
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond dies aged 69

The Independent  

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Revealed: Alex Salmond collapsed after suffering 'heart attack' during lunch at conference in Macedonia - before witnesses desperately tried to revive him
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Revealed: Alex Salmond collapsed after suffering 'heart attack' during lunch at conference in Macedonia - before witnesses desperately tried to revive him

Daily Mail  

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond died of a suspected heart attack during lunch at a conference in Macedonia - where horrified witnesses desperately tried to revive him. Alex Salmond can be seen smiling cheerfully in the center of what is believed to be his last photo alongside his Alba Party chair Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh, who is wearing a tartan dress …

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Poll suggesting Reform breakthrough at Holyrood ‘deeply concerning’ – Findlay
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Poll suggesting Reform breakthrough at Holyrood ‘deeply concerning’ – Findlay

The Independent  

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Scottish independence is dead… and good riddance
6 months ago

Scottish independence is dead… and good riddance

The Independent  

The dream shall never die” – that was the claim by former first minister Alex Salmond after the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. The failure of the nationalist movement in Scotland is a boon for those of us who want to move on to more practical, serious government across the UK – but it should also be a reminder that even …

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Alex Salmond: I voted SNP at this General Election
6 months ago

Alex Salmond: I voted SNP at this General Election

The Independent  

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Alex Salmond attacks SNP over ‘half-hearted’ campaign on independence
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Salmond attacks SNP over ‘half-hearted’ campaign on independence

The Independent  

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EUAN MCCOLM: John Swinney - The party lifer who's back after the disasters of his past
8 months ago

EUAN MCCOLM: John Swinney - The party lifer who's back after the disasters of his past

Daily Mail  

Twenty years ago, John Swinney was hounded from the leadership of the SNP after a disastrous four years in charge. The 60-year-old MSP for Perthshire North was the sole candidate when nominations to succeed Humza Yousaf as party leader closed at noon yesterday and he will now be nominated as the SNP's candidate to become the seventh First Minister of …

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Nationalism's greatest trick? Making people believe in its empty promises
8 months, 1 week ago

Nationalism's greatest trick? Making people believe in its empty promises

Daily Mail  

The energising skirl of the bagpipes echoed across the Firth of Clyde on the rainy morning of November 21, 2017. One might make the argument for Kate Forbes, the former Finance Secretary who, rather than standing against Mr Swinney has accepted his offer to join his new Cabinet in a senior role, as a politician of some substance but beyond …

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Tearful Humza Yousaf QUITS admitting he cannot survive Holyrood confidence vote and 'underestimated' backlash from axing coalition with Greens - as SNP plunges deeper into chaos
8 months, 1 week ago

Tearful Humza Yousaf QUITS admitting he cannot survive Holyrood confidence vote and 'underestimated' backlash from axing coalition with Greens - as SNP plunges deeper into chaos

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf dramatically quit today capping an extraordinary meltdown triggered by sacking his Green coalition partners. Humza Yousaf announced he is resigning after failing to drum up enough support to survive a confidence vote Watched by his wife Nadia in Edinburgh, Mr Yousaf conceded he had 'underestimated' the backlash from ditching the Bute House deal Mr Yousaf walked off after …

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Humza Yousaf: Scotland's first minister quits ahead of vote
8 months, 1 week ago

Humza Yousaf: Scotland's first minister quits ahead of vote

Associated Press  

LONDON — Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, resigned on Monday, triggering a leadership contest as the governing Scottish National Party seeks to heal internal divisions and strengthen its position ahead of U.K.-wide parliamentary elections expected later this year. The SNP has been the dominant party in Scottish politics for almost two decades and currently holds 43 of Scotland’s 59 seats …

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SNP chief Humza Yousef 'begs' rivals to save his job in bid to avoid being ousted as First Minister ahead of no-confidence votes
8 months, 2 weeks ago

SNP chief Humza Yousef 'begs' rivals to save his job in bid to avoid being ousted as First Minister ahead of no-confidence votes

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf has written ­humiliating 'begging' letters to opposition leaders in a bid to avoid being ousted as First Minister. Humza Yousaf has written ­humiliating 'begging' letters to opposition leaders in a bid to avoid being ousted as First Minister Yousaf is desperate to persuade ex-SNP MSP Ash Regan, now the Alba leader at Holyrood, to back him on the …

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Will Humza have to dance to Salmond's tune?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Humza have to dance to Salmond's tune?

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf will have to meet a list of demands for the support of Alex Salmond’s party if he wants to save his job. Ash Regan with Alba leader Alex Salmond Humza Yousaf visiting a housing development in Dundee yesterday Ms Regan’s key demands include progressing independence, protecting women’s rights and providing a competent government. In a letter to the …

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Powerful Regan could be the kingmaker
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Powerful Regan could be the kingmaker

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf once described her as ‘no great loss’ when she left the party. But now former SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan could become kingmaker next week as Humza Yousaf faces a vote of no confidence. Ms Regan has been described as ‘powerful’ by Alba Party leader Alex Salmond, while JK Rowling said her position was ‘karma’ for the First …

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Former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling dies, aged 70
1 year, 1 month ago

Former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling dies, aged 70

The Independent  

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Starmer’s hopes of becoming PM boosted after winning key by-election
1 year, 3 months ago

Starmer’s hopes of becoming PM boosted after winning key by-election

The Independent  

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