First minister interviews first minister rt the alex. 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. Salmond, who led the push for scottish independence that led to a 2014 referendum, date back to the years he was scotlands first minister, from may 2007 to november 2014. The former snp chief, who is set to perform a string of sold out shows at the edinburgh fringe, has vowed to play. Scotlands former first minister alex salmond was accused of peddling fake news yesterday after he claimed he never called the. A list of burnss works read by first minister alex salmond. Nov 18, 2014 alex salmond has resigned as scotland s first minister, telling holyrood he leaves office with a sense of optimism and confidence during a statement at the scottish parliament, mr salmond said. He was also leader of the scottish national party from 1990 to 2000 and from 2004 to 2014. 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. The father of former first minister alex salmond, robert salmond, has died aged 96 at erskine home for exservicemen. Alex salmonds book which he is reportedly writing during. He attended the local linlithgow academy and studied business studies at edinburgh college of. Snp leader alex salmond reelected as first minister bbc. Alex salmond promises a tellall book revealing conspiracy against him.
Alex salmond is well known in scotland, the uk and beyond from his tenure as. Former scottish first minster alex salmond accused of. 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. Alex salmond, scotlands longest serving first minister. They all booed him xd i thought it was quite funny, but ashame at the same time xx. May 16, 2007 alex salmond has made political history after becoming the first nationalist to be elected first minister of scotland. 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. Currently, the first minister of scotland is nicola sturgeon of the scottish national party snp, who succeeded alex salmond in november 2014. 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 unveils scottish referendum question the. Alex salmond resigns as first minister after scotland. Although david torrance is a tory his book is unbiased and he seems to. Arrogant theresa may has divided the uk against her. Alex salmond cleared on all allegations of sexual assault after 11. During his first term, he headed a minority scottish government. 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. Alex salmond grilled over nicola sturgeons scottish. Alex salmond writing book about his prosecution nightmare. Alex salmond resigns as first minister and predicts more. 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. Alex salmond, first minister of scotland commonwealth club.
The longestserving first minister is alex salmond, who surpassed jack mcconnell on 7 november 2012 and spent a total of 7 and a half years in the role. Jun 06, 2017 robert salmond 1921 2017 robert salmond, the father of former first minister alex salmond, has died at erskine home for exservicemen. Alex salmond ancestry revealed back to days of independent. 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. First minister alex salmond today unveiled his plans for a straightforward vote on independence which could see scotland leave the united kingdom.
Alexander elliot anderson salmond is a scottish politician who served as the first minister of scotland from 2007. 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. Alex salmond is writing a potentially explosive book about his prosecution on sexual assault charges. 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. Alex salmond set to release book of referendum memoirs. 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. Snp leader alex salmond has been reelected unopposed as first minister of scotland, heading the countrys first majority government. Alex salmond, the former first minister of scotland, was acquitted on monday of sexual offenses that involved accusations from nine women. Alex salmond is well known in scotland, the uk and beyond from his tenure as leader of scottish national party and his time as scotlands 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. Mr salmond said that at the age of 59, after 20 years as snp leader and seven years as first minister, it.
At the 2011 scottish parliament election the snp won with an overall majority. Aug 12, 2017 exfirst minister alex salmond says scotland will be independent within four years. Below you can read the full text of salmonds statement where he. Alex salmond and by the way, nice weather behind you, youve got no snow there, which is good. Salmond, scotlands first minister will address how scotland, a nation of just 5. 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. Mr salmond, scotlands first minister, was always expected to step down after his twoyear campaign for independence failed at yesterdays vote. Alex salmond has resigned as scotlands first minister, telling holyrood he leaves office with a sense of optimism and confidence during a statement at the scottish parliament, mr salmond said. If she succeeds him, she would become scotlands first female first minister. Sep 19, 2014 alex salmond has conceded defeat in the scottish independence referendum. Former scottish first minister alex salmond bumps elbow with his lead.
At the glasgow paralympicolympic homecoming in glasgow. Would you like to see alex salmond return as first. Alex salmond has conceded defeat in the scottish independence referendum the first minister said he accepts the verdict of the people and called on everyone else to do the same. 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. Arrogant theresa may has divided the uk against her, says. Robert salmond, father of former first minister alex. Salmonds successor as scotlands first minister and snp leader, nicola sturgeon, said she would have advised against his decision to broadcast for the channel.
Exfirst 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 declared he will stand down as scotlands first minister and the leader of the scottish national party after failing to secure a majority for independence, as the countrys vote to. 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. He has been the leader of the scottish government for the past sevenandahalf years, steering the snp to two. Sep 19, 2014 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. Well strangely enough eddie, inverness is one of the few areas of scotland without snow but of course weve got 10,000 people without.
Mr salmond made the decision after millions of scots took to the. Given the snps majority in the scottish parliament, the new leader will also become first minister. The first minister has visited the glasgow recycling and renewable energy centre to find out more about how they are. Scotlands first minister alex salmond resigns as scots. Jan 25, 2012 first minister alex salmond today unveiled his plans for a straightforward vote on independence which could see scotland leave the united kingdom. Alex salmond tried to board plane as star treks captain kirk. Alex salmond has refused to rule out a potential return to lead the snp for a third time. The fatheroffour leaves behind a large family, including five grandchildren. Nov 03, 2016 alex salmond was grilled by an lbc caller who demanded him to explain nicola sturgeons coherent plan for scottish independence. A place for major news from around the world, excluding usinternal news. After all, he has avoided the fate of one of his predecessors. A song written in 1795 and performed by first minister alex salmond. The longestserving first minister is alex salmond, who surpassed jack mcconnell.
In his 96th year, the fatheroffour was an inspiration for all of his family, including five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Alex salmond trial book volcano could mean snp has to be. After the snp secured confidence and supply support from the scottish green party, salmond was voted first minister by the scottish parliament on 16 may 2007. Alex salmond resigns as scottish first minister telegraph.
This week scotlands second first minister, labour politician henry mcleish, is interviewed by scotlands fourth first minster alex salmond. Scottish sun says snp has an iron grip on scotland because there is. Sep 21, 2014 alex salmond september 21, 2014 by srb three days ago, as afternoon ebbed into evening, alex salmond announced that he would not be standing for reelection as leader of the scottish national party and, as a consequence, would not be scotlands first minister. Bbc robert burns works read by first minister alex salmond. In the 2007 scottish parliament election, he became an msp for gordon constituency and became the first minister of scotland. 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 was grilled by an lbc caller who demanded him to explain nicola sturgeons coherent plan for scottish independence. Jun 19, 2012 alex salmond, first minister of scotland. Sep 17, 2012 at the glasgow paralympicolympic homecoming in glasgow. The first minister said he accepts the verdict of the people and called on everyone else to do the same. Alex salmond, scottish politician who served in the british house of commons 19872010, 201517 and who was first minister of scotland 200714.
Nov 07, 2012 so alex salmond has achieved the feat of becoming scotlands longest serving first minister. Alex salmond has dramatically announced that he will stand down as scotlands first minister and scottish national party leader. Andrews and joined the civil service as an assistant economist 197880 for the department of agriculture and fisheries. Insight into scotlands longest serving first minister and. Robert salmond 1921 2017 robert salmond, the father of former first minister alex salmond, has died at erskine home for exservicemen. For the past several months, salmond has been ubiquitous as he endeavoured to. The former first minister, who helmed the party between. 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. May 18, 2011 snp leader alex salmond has been reelected unopposed as first minister of scotland, heading the countrys first majority government. But the notion of a provocative, straighttalking alex salmond is hardly a new one. Alex salmond has announced he is to stand down as the leader of the scottish national party snp and as scotlands first minister after losing the independence vote at the scottish referendum. Nov 18, 2014 alex salmond has been carrying out his final duties as first minister of scotland. Alex salmond trial book volcano could mean snp has to be replaced.
Following the partys 5 may election win, mr salmond set out. Scotlands first minister alex salmond resigns as scots vote. Nov 20, 2011 on april 8, 1872, alex salmond the nephew of the first ministers greatgreatgreat grandfather sailed to new york with his wife jane, teenage son peter, and nephew robert, on board the. In a wide ranging interview, mcleish reveals his views on brexit, the potential breakup of britain, and the politics of trumpian america.
Snp civil war is a ticking time bomb that puts the interests of scotland last. Sep 19, 2014 alex salmond has dramatically announced that he will stand down as scotland s first minister and scottish national party leader. Appreciation of our first minister of scotland alex salmond. Three days ago, as afternoon ebbed into evening, alex salmond announced that he would not be standing for reelection as leader of the scottish national party and, as a consequence, would not be scotlands first minister if not entirely a shock it was nonetheless surprising. 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.
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. As scotland wakes up still part of the united kingdom, here you can read first minister alex salmonds statement to the nation as he concedes defeat. 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. 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. Exfirst minister alex salmond says scotland will be independent within four years. Alex salmond, scotlands exfirst minister, cleared of. Alex salmond resigns as first minister after scotland rejects. Sep 19, 2014 as scotland wakes up still part of the united kingdom, here you can read first minister alex salmond s statement to the nation as he concedes defeat.
Read first minister alex salmonds full statement as he. Insight into scotlands longest serving first minister and mp. Aug 08, 2017 his fringe show is titled alex salmond unleashed, the implication being that since passing on the first ministership to nicola sturgeon pictured below, with salmond after the 2014 independence referendum, he is finally free to speak his mind. Former scottish first minister alex salmond bumps elbow with gordon jackson qc image. 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. 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. Alex salmond made a fresh call for independence in a speech yesterday the former first minister of scotland said he had never seen britain in more disorientation and chaos.
Alex salmond has made political history after becoming the first nationalist to be elected first minister of scotland. A site in support of alex salmond, nicola sturgeon and the snp cabinet and members. In his 96th year, the fatheroffour was an inspiration for all of his family, including five. Salmond is likely to be succeeded by his deputy nicola sturgeon, who has become a commanding figure in the independence campaign after being appointed by salmond to lead the referendum process. On april 8, 1872, alex salmond the nephew of the first ministers greatgreatgreat grandfather sailed to new york with his wife. Alex salmond tried to board plane as star treks captain kirk the former scottish first minister booked a seat under the name james. Donald dewar was the first person to hold the position. The former first minister of scotland has heaped criticism on the u. Exfirst minister alex salmond says scotland will be. Alex salmond to resign as first minister after scotland. Bbc news uk scotland salmond elected as first minister.
Below you can read the full text of salmond s statement where he concedes defeat in the referendum. His fringe show is titled alex salmondunleashed, the implication being that since passing on the first ministership to nicola sturgeon pictured below, with salmond after the 2014 independence referendum, he is finally free to speak his mind. So alex salmond has achieved the feat of becoming scotlands longest serving first minister. Aug 07, 2014 scottish first minister alex salmond insists scotland will retain sterling under independence, in the face of continued opposition criticism.
Jim sillars yesterday warned nicola sturgeons snp may have to be replaced by an. Scottish first minister alex salmond insists scotland will retain sterling under independence, in the face of continued opposition criticism. The first minister has underlined scotlands commitment to leading the response to the. First minister nicola sturgeon emphasised scotlands shared values with the european union during a series of engagements in brussels. After losing scottish independence vote, alex salmond will. Alex salmond is a scottish politician and former first minister of scotland. Mar 29, 2017 the former first minister of scotland has heaped criticism on the u. Exfirst minister alex salmond forced to put on more. Crowd boos alex salmond first minister of scotland youtube.
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