Alex Salmond

First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014

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Alexander Elliot Anderson Salmond was a Scottish politician who served as First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014. A prominent figure in the Scottish nationalist movement, he was Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) on two occasions, from 1990 to 2000 and from 2004 to 2014. He then served as leader of the Alba Party from 2021 until his death in 2024.

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The Proclaimers perform tribute to 'political genius' Alex Salmond at memorial service Alex Salmond has been described as an "inspiration", "political genius" and a "giant of a man" at a memorial service held for the former Scottish first minister in Edinburgh. Sky News - Published on November 30, 2024
The Proclaimers to perform at Alex Salmond's memorial service this weekend The Proclaimers are to perform at Alex Salmond's memorial service on St Andrew's Day. Sky News - Published on November 27, 2024
'Non-recent' sexual assault allegation against Alex Salmond received by police Police have received a "non-recent" allegation of sexual assault made against Alex Salmond. Sky News - Published on November 3, 2024

Humza Yousaf to reject pact with Alex Salmond's Alba party - despite it holding key to his fate Humza Yousaf will refuse to enter an electoral pact with Alex Salmond's party that could have seen the SNP step aside in some Scottish seats, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2024
Sturgeon named in Salmond's legal action as ex-FM warns of 'day of reckoning' Nicola Sturgeon is among senior figures accused of "misfeasance" in former first minister Alex Salmond's fresh legal action against the Scottish government. Sky News - Published on November 24, 2023
Alex Salmond says 'never say never' about reconciliation with Nicola Sturgeon Alex Salmond has refused to rule out a reconciliation with his successor Nicola Sturgeon, saying he would be "sad" if they remained on poor terms. Sky News - Published on August 8, 2023

Salmond disagrees with Yousaf on Sturgeon's legacy and calls for change Alex Salmond has said he disagrees with Scotland's new first minister and wouldn't describe Nicola Sturgeon as Europe's "most impressive" politician. Sky News - Published on June 14, 2023
SNP leadership contender backs calls to stop Stone of Destiny being used in King's London coronation A candidate in the SNP leadership race has backed Alex Salmond's call to block sending Scotland's historic Stone of Destiny for the coronation of King Charles at Westminster Abbey. Sky News - Published on March 5, 2023
Mhairi Black hits back at Alex Salmond over 'below the belt' intervention in SNP leadership race The SNP's deputy leader in the House of Commons has accused a former party leader of "below the belt politics". Sky News - Published on March 3, 2023
SNP leadership hopeful skipped key vote on gay marriage due to 'religious pressure', says Salmond Scotland's former first minister Alex Salmond has told Sky News that SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf skipped a key vote on gay marriage due to "religious pressure". Sky News - Published on March 2, 2023

'I feel for Nicola': Surprised Salmond says Sturgeon has 'no obvious successor' There is "no obvious successor" to Nicola Sturgeon, former first minister Alex Salmond has said. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2023
Salmond pledges to put differences aside to work with Sturgeon on referendum Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has said he will put his differences with Nicola Sturgeon aside and work with the SNP's leader to achieve a second independence referendum. Sky News - Published on June 16, 2022