Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has died aged 69 The politician led the Scottish Nationalist Party from 1990 and 2000 and then again between 2004 and 2014. Salmond reportedly collapsed after delivering a speech in North Macedonia earlier on Saturday. He was a big voice in Scotland’s independence movement, and resigned from his role […]

1 year ago

Some people have hit out at the ‘woke’ owners, but others say the change is ‘long overdue’  A historic pub in Scotland could see its name changed after the owners deemed it too offensive. Greene King announced in February that it would change the name of The Black Bitch Tavern in Linlithgow, West Lothian, to […]

3 years ago

Alex Salmond’s Alba party sees itself as the champion of sex-based rights It’s a grey morning on the outskirts of Dundee, and Alex Salmond is meeting a youth kickboxing champion. It’s pouring with rain and there’s no other media anywhere to be seen on this campaign stop. The former first minister of Scotland is out […]

4 years ago

The saga continues

5 years ago

Scotland’s First Minister has been cleared of breaching ministerial code Nicola Sturgeon has been cleared of breaching the ministerial code in relation to her dealings with Alex Salmond after an independent inquiry into allegations she misled the Scottish parliament. The first minister has been under investigation over her account of sexual misconduct allegations against Salmond. […]

5 years ago

It’s a big statement from Sir Keir Starmer as the pressure grows on Sturgeon SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon is facing accusations that she broke the ministerial code, and Labour leader Keir Starmer is in no doubt about what should happen if she is found to have. He said: “If you’re going to have integrity in […]

5 years ago