Alex salmond cleared on all allegations of sexual assault after 11. Alex salmonds qc quits as head of top legal body after. Alex salmond is a scottish politician and former first minister of scotland. Alex salmond declared he will stand down as scotland s first minister and the leader of the scottish national party after failing to secure a majority for independence, as the countrys vote to. Alex salmond, scotland s former first minister, has been accused of being a sexual predator who abused his power to sexually assault women for personal gratification. Defence witness lays out the conspiracy against alex salmond. The former scottish first minister was acquitted on all sexual offence charges. Alex salmond has been acquitted of 14 charges of sexual and indecent assault by a majority of the jury in every case. Alex salmond resigns as scottish first minister telegraph.
Jun 06, 2017 robert salmond 1921 2017 robert salmond, the father of former first minister alex salmond, has died at erskine home for exservicemen. Well strangely enough eddie, inverness is one of the few areas of scotland without snow but of course weve got 10,000 people without. London former scottish first minister alex salmond, one of scotland s bestknown politicians, went on trial monday accused of sex crimes including attempting to rape a. Alex salmond is well known in scotland, the uk and beyond from his tenure as leader of scottish national. Alex salmond in court accused of sexual offences scotland the. After being acquitted of all fourteen charges brought against him by nine women, the former first minister of scotland made this short statement. Exscottish leader acquitted on all sex crimes charges. Media caption alex salmond was cleared of charges of sexual assault. Alex salmond, scottish politician who served in the british house of commons 19872010, 201517 and who was first minister of scotland 200714. Mar 04, 2011 first minister alex salmond addressing nus scotland conference my views on education im delighted to get the opportunity to speak to you about the snps attitude, the snp governments attitude. Oct 04, 2015 alex salmond tried to board plane as star treks captain kirk the former scottish first minister booked a seat under the name james t kirk but ba staff at heathrow refused to let him on. Alex salmond believes allies of nicola sturgeon conspired to act against him in a bid to stop him returning to frontline politics by returning to holyrood as a msp for aberdeen donside, a defence witness in his recent trial has claimed alex bell, who was a special adviser to the former first minister, claimed some people around nicola sturgeon did not want salmond to return to the scottish. Alex salmond case emerged from murky world of scottish. Alex salmond grilled over nicola sturgeons scottish.
Former scottish first minister alex salmond arrived at the high court in edinburgh march 9 for the first day of his trial on 14 charges of attempted rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault. Currently, the fifth first minister of scotland is nicola sturgeon of the scottish nationalist party snp, who succeeded alex salmond in november 2014 following his resignation after the. Salmond definition of salmond by the free dictionary. Alex salmond bumps elbow with gordon jackson qc as he departs edinburgh high court. Salmond, who led the push for scottish independence that led to a 2014 referendum, date back to the years he was scotland s first minister. Alex salmond has been cleared of attempted rape and a series of sexual assaults, including one with intent to rape. Alex salmonds qc resigns as dean of the faculty of. First minister interviews first minister rt the alex. The longestserving first minister is alex salmond, who surpassed jack mcconnell on 7.
Sep 19, 2014 alex salmond resigns as scottish first minister mr salmond announces he will also step down as snp leader in the wake of his independence referendum defeat after the partys conference in november. On march 23rd alex salmond, scotland s former first minister, was found not guilty of 12 charges of sexual assault. Alex salmond tried to board plane as star treks captain kirk. Christen agerhanssen, whose custos group is the largest shareholder in johnston press, has announced that he has secured the valuable support of former scottish first minister, alex salmond, in his quest to revive the ailing company under fresh strategic direction. Alex salmond, scotlands exfirst minister, cleared of sexual assault. Scots will vote for independence after brexit scotland would gain independence in a second referendum if the uk government severs the countrys european links, ex first minister alex. Britains prime minister gordon brown left and scotland s first minister alex salmond before a session of the britishirish council, bringing together the heads of all the devolved. Alex salmonds accusers devastated by court verdict. Journalist craig murray charged with contempt of court over alex salmond trial by steve james 4 may 2020 craig murray, the former british diplomat turned writer and. Salmond s successor as scotland s first minister and snp leader, nicola sturgeon, said she would have advised against his decision to broadcast for the channel. Former first minister of scotland alex salmond cleared of sex assault charges mr. First minister nicola sturgeon may not offer to reverse brexit in scottish independence referendum, says alex salmond tom gordon videograb of alex salmond on his lbc radio phone in. Scotlands former first minister alex salmond has been cleared of sexual assault against nine women when he was in office.
May 16, 2007 alex salmond has made political history after becoming the first nationalist to be elected first minister of scotland. A former scottish government official who has accused alex salmond of attempted rape and sexual assault has rejected claims she fabricated the incidents. Alex salmond is writing a revelatory book that will target his opponents in the scottish national party who he believes were conspiring against him. Alex salmond to reveal plot in new book news the times. T he former first minister of scotland walked free after being cleared by a jury. First minister alex salmond agrees to meet parents of. Alex salmond a sexual predator of escalating gravity. Insight into scotlands longest serving first minister and mp. Scottish government official tells court alex salmond. Mr salmond made the decision after millions of scots took to the. Jun 09, 2017 mr salmond said serving the local area had been the privilege of my life, but hinted his political career may not be over.
Alex salmond, the former first minister of scotland, was acquitted on monday of sexual offenses that involved accusations from nine women. Scotlands first minister alex salmond resigns as scots vote. Nicola sturgeon, who replaced mr salmond as first minister and snp leader in 2014, told bbc scotland that the jurys verdict must be respected. May 18, 2011 snp leader alex salmond has been reelected unopposed as first minister of scotland, heading the countrys first majority government. The jury found a thirteenth charge to be not proven.
Alex salmond resigns as first minister after scotland. Now brought up to date and with a new foreword by scottish first minister alex salmond, the road to independence. Sexcrimes trial of exleader salmond begins in scotland. Bbc news uk scotland salmond elected as first minister. Dec 18, 2014 alex salmond stepped down as scotland s first minister and the leader of the snp after the country voted no to independence getty images 29 the campaign for independence. He has been the leader of the scottish government for the past sevenandahalf years, steering the snp to two. Alex salmond is well known in scotland, the uk and beyond from his tenure as leader of scottish national party and his time as scotland s first minister, but relatively little is understood about salmond as a human being, what makes him a nationalist, what shaped his political views, and what sort of country he believes an independent scotland can be. Salmond addressed reporters outside the court after his acquittal and hinted darkly about this. Scottish politics notguilty verdicts for alex salmond.
Former first minister of scotland alex salmond cleared of. Alexander elliot anderson salmond is a scottish politician who served as the first minister of scotland from 2007 to. A jawdropping video published by the sunday times yesterday shows alex salmonds qc, gordon jackson, talking openly on a train about his clients highprofile court case, including calling the former first minister a sex pest, inappropriate, an arse hole, a bully and stupid, as well as risking contempt of court by naming two of the women involved in the trial. Sep 20, 2014 a day after scots voted against his plan to secede from britain, alex salmond said he would step aside as first minister and leader of the scottish national party. Alex salmond, scotland s former first minister, was cleared of all charges of sexual assault and attempted rape at edinburghs high court after he was acccused by nine women. Snp leader alex salmond reelected as first minister bbc news. Scottish first minister alex salmond and prouk campaign leader alistair darling debate an independence referendum, which would end scotland s 305yearold political union with england. After losing scottish independence vote, alex salmond will. Alex salmond has made political history after becoming the first nationalist to be elected first minister of scotland. In order to concentrate on his new role as first minister, salmond stood down as the snp group. Following the 2011 elections to the 4th scottish parliament, the scottish national party, led by alex salmond, formed the second salmond government on 18 may 2011. Alex salmond and by the way, nice weather behind you, youve got no snow there, which is good.
Exfirst minister alex salmond says scotland will be. Sep 19, 2014 alex salmond has dramatically announced that he will stand down as scotland s first minister and scottish national party leader. Alex salmond promises a tellall book revealing conspiracy against him kieran andrews, scottish political editor thursday march 26 2020, 12. The first minister chairs the scottish cabinet and is primarily responsible for the formulation, development and presentation of scottish government policy. Alex salmond, who led scotland into a referendum vote on independence in 2014, was acquitted by a jury in edinburgh monday of sex crime charges involving allegations from nine women.
A site in support of alex salmond, nicola sturgeon and the snp cabinet and members. Sep 19, 2014 alex salmonds shock resignation leaves the way open for 44yearold nicola sturgeon, the woman whom many already believed was destined to become the first female leader of the scottish government. The former first minister of scotland, alex salmond, enters his second day in court today, after a busy first day hearing 14 charges put to him. He haudid that poseetion atween 2007 an 2014 for the seicont time, efter haein been convener atween 1990 an 2000. Alex salmond cleared of all sexual assault charges bbc news. Alex salmond s qc has announced he will resign from his role as dean of the faculty of advocates after he was filmed discussing the highprofile case on a train before the former first minister. Currently, the fifth first minister of scotland is nicola sturgeon of the scottish nationalist party snp, who succeeded alex salmond in november 2014 following his resignation after the defeat of the secession campaign in the scottish independence referendum.
Alex salmond, scotlands former first minister, acquitted. Alex salmond a sexual predator of escalating gravity, court hears former scottish first minister used his power to abuse women for years, prosecutors allege save. Former scottish first minister alex salmond cleared of sexual. The first minister faces both a holyrood inquiry and an external inquiry into whether she broke the ministerial code. Heid meinister o scotland is the leader of the scottish government. Former scottish first minister alex salmond, 65, apologised to a scottish civil servant after getting on top of her on a bed and kissing her sloppily, the high court in edinburgh heard today.
Alex salmond is writing a potentially explosive book about his prosecution on sexual assault charges. Mar 20, 2017 scotlands former first minister alex salmond was accused of peddling fake news yesterday after he claimed he never called the last scottish referendum a once in a lifetime vote. Exfirst minister alex salmond forced to put on more. Aug 10, 2017 ex first minister alex salmond forced to put on more edinburgh fringe shows because of huge demand for tickets the former snp leader has announced extra dates for his alex salmond unleashed show i. Alex salmond, scotlands exfirst minister, cleared of. Alex salmond, born december 31, 1954, linlithgow, scotland, scottish politician who served in the british house of commons 19872010 and 201517 and who was first minister of scotland 200714 salmond studied economics at the university of st. God help us all, the former first minister said in reference to covid19. Alex salmond speech first minister hits back over scottish. Indecent assault on various occasions on woman a in glasgow december 2010 or 2011. In his 96th year, the fatheroffour was an inspiration for all of his family, including five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Exscottish leader begins defense against sex crimes. Salmond synonyms, salmond pronunciation, salmond translation, english dictionary definition of salmond. In the wake of his acquittal, the former first minister is planning to expose what he believes.
The former first ministers rage and clear thirst for revenge will not be deflected. In a wide ranging interview, mcleish reveals his views on brexit, the potential breakup of britain, and the politics of trumpian america. Nov 03, 2016 the first minister insists she is not bluffing about the treat of a rerun of 2014s scottish independence vote and it is in the best interests of scotland if the country is forced. Former scottish first minister alex salmond bumps elbow with gordon jackson qc image. Aides to the first minister said he would be grateful for the. Alex salmond to resign as first minister after scotland. Former scottish first minster alex salmond accused of fake. Mr salmond, scotlands first minister, was always expected to step down after his twoyear campaign for independence failed at yesterdays vote, with 55 per cent over 45 per cent of scots. Following the partys 5 may election win, mr salmond set out. Sep 19, 2014 alex salmond has announced he is to stand down as the leader of the scottish national party snp and as scotland s first minister after losing the independence vote at the scottish referendum.
In the wake of his acquittal, the former first minister is planning to expose what he believes was a conspiracy against him by people in the scottish government and the snp. Nov, 2017 alex salmond has launched a new tv show with rt as he vows to battle the mainstream media narrative and take the news out of the westminster nexus. Andrews and joined the civil service as an assistant economist 197880 for the department of agriculture and fisheries for scotland. Outside, salmond made his statement while jackson looked on, wigless and swigging from a coke bottle. Alex salmonds acquittal over sexual assault charges paves the way. Alex salmond writing book about his prosecution nightmare. Nov 18, 2014 alex salmond has been carrying out his final duties as first minister of scotland. Appreciation of our first minister of scotland alex salmond.
Now he is taking the fight to his political accusers alex salmond speaks to. Nov 08, 20 alex salmond has agreed to meet the parents of dog attack victims and listen to their calls for tough new laws to protect our kids. Presiding officer, the people who live in scotland are the best people to make decisions. Feb 17, 2014 scotlands first minister alex salmond mounts defence of key aspects of independence plan after week of pressure over whether the country could keep sterling or remain in eu. Alex salmond trial book volcano could mean snp has to be replaced, says former deputy leader jim sillars compared the aftermath of mr salmond s trial, in. Salmond will address scotlands constitutional future, the question of independence and its relationship with the united states. The jury in alex salmond s sex attack trial has been reduced from 15 to. Alex salmond, first minister of scotland commonwealth club. Nicola sturgeon is facing questions over whether she misled the scottish parliament about when she was first told about an official inquiry into alex salmond. Dec 09, 2014 it is no surprise that former first minister alex salmond has announced he hopes to be elected the new mp for gordon at the general election next may. On 9 november 2017, the rt channel formerly known as russia today announced he would host a show called the alex salmond show on the network. Alex salmond trial a bump in the road for scottish independence movement politics call for top civil servant to quit as fallout continues from alex salmond trial politics. Alex salmond trial book volcano could mean snp has to be.
In a sign of the deep divisions within the nationalist movement, the former first minister has started work on his account of the past two years. Exdiplomat craig murray charged with contempt of court. Scottish national party gripped by factional warfare after. The first minister is a member of the scottish parliament msp, and is nominated by the scottish parliament before being officially appointed by the monarch. He stood down as snp leader in 2000, facing internal criticism after a series of highprofile fallouts with. Jun 19, 2012 alex salmond, first minister of scotland. Nicola sturgeon faces profound questions of integrity. Alex salmond and angus robertson lose seats to conservatives. This was the first singleparty majority government in the history of the devolved parliament. This week scotlands second first minister, labour politician henry mcleish, is interviewed by scotlands fourth first minster alex salmond. The former first minister has always been a marmite politician, as his defence lawyer admitted to the jury last week, adding that mr salmond could have been a better man.
Salmond led the proindependence scottish national party for 20 years and headed scotland s semiautonomous government as its first minister from 2007 to 2014. Alex salmond was a sexual predator of escalating gravity who used his power as first minister of scotland to abuse women for years, the high court in edinburgh was told on thursday. He was leader of the scottish national party from 1990 to 2000 and. Aug 12, 2017 exfirst minister alex salmond says scotland will be independent within four years. The former snp chief, who is set to perform a string of sold out shows at the edinburgh fringe, has vowed to play. On the 10th day of the former first minister s trial, the jury at the high court in. Alex salmond allies say he plans to sue scottish government this article is more than 1 month old ex first minister believed to be furious over treatment by snp and nicola sturgeons office. Broadcaster robert peston has accused the bbc of pulling a news report on scottish independence because bosses feared it might upset alex salmond, scotland s then first minister. Alex salmond, born hogmanay 31 december 1954, is a scots politeecian an wis the convener o the scots naitional pairtie afore nicola sturgeon. He was also leader of the scottish national party from 1990 to 2000 and from 2004 to 2014. Salmond, scotlands first minister will address how scotland, a nation of just 5.
Salmond, who led the push for scottish independence that led to a 2014 referendum, date back to the years he was scotland s first minister, from may 2007 to november 2014. Alex salmond revealed how scotland could gain independence without holding a second referendum in a throwback interview, unearthed reports reveal. The alex salmond show interviews author and mp kenny macaskill on his new book on the radical politics of scotland from the napoleonic period to the rising of 1820, while commentator george kerevan, who has been both a labour councillor and an snp mp, analyses the radical politics of modern scotland. Alex salmond s defence lawyer has announced his resignation as head of an eminent legal body after being caught on camera identifying two of the former first minister s accusers. Additional functions of the first minister include promoting and representing.
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