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Former Scottish first minister launches new party

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has launched a new pro-independence political party to run in May elections for Scotland's devolved parliament, seeking to help build a political majority for breaking away from the rest of Britain.

UK • 26 Mar 21

The parliamentary committee was investigating what Nicola Sturgeon knew and when about the allegations against Alex Salmond

Nicola Sturgeon survives no-confidence vote

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has survived a no-confidence vote in parliament and has vowed not to give in to "bully" tactics as she readies for a new drive to split the nation from the UK.

UK • 23 Mar 21

Nicola Sturgeon has welcomed the findings of the independent inquiry

Sturgeon did not break code of conduct - inquiry

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon did not break a ministerial code of conduct in her handling of sexual harassment complaints against her predecessor Alex Salmond, an independent inquiry has concluded.

UK • 22 Mar 21

A parliamentary committee says Nicola Sturgeon misled it

Sturgeon faces more pressure to resign

Scotland's First Minster Nicola Sturgeon is coming under pressure from pro-union political parties, who say she should resign after a parliamentary committee said she had misled it.

UK • 19 Mar 21

Nicola Sturgeon appeared before the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints

Sturgeon condemns Salmond's behaviour, defends role

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has insisted "I would never have wanted to 'get' Alex Salmond", as she told a Holyrood committee she had "no motive, intention, (or) desire" for such action against her predecessor.

World • 04 Mar 21

The former Scottish first minister faces allegations of 13 alleged sexual offences against nine women

Salmond conduct that of 'sexual predator', court hears

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond was a "sexual predator" who abused his position of power to satisfy his desires without punishment, a jury has heard.

UK • 19 Mar 20

Alex Salmond faces allegations of 13 alleged sexual offences against nine women

Woman wanted to work with Salmond after alleged offence

A woman said it "would be great" to work with former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond again - a year after she alleges he attempted to rape her, a court has heard.

World • 18 Mar 20

Alex Salmond denies the 14 charges of alleged offences against ten women

Salmond jury told they must remain 'impartial' in trial

A jury has been told it must not be swayed by "sympathy or prejudice" in the trial of former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond.

UK • 09 Mar 20

Salmond pleads not guilty to sex assault charges

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has said he will "vigorously" his defend his position after pleading not guilty to offences against ten women.

UK • 21 Nov 19

Alex Salmond is pictured outside court in Edinburgh

Salmond faces attempted rape and sexual assault charges

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has appeared in court charged with attempted rape and sexual assault.

UK • 24 Jan 19

Alex Salmond outside the Court of Session in Edinburgh

Court rules handling of Salmond complaints unlawful

The Scottish government's handling of sexual misconduct allegations against former first minister Alex Salmond was unlawful, Scotland's highest civil court has ruled.

UK • 08 Jan 19

Two complaints have been raised against Mr Salmond, who denies the allegations

Alex Salmond resigns from SNP amid misconduct claims

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has resigned his membership of the Scottish National Party amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

UK • 29 Aug 18

Alex Salmond has denied allegations of sexual harassment and launched a legal challenge against the Scottish government

No complaints over Salmond before 2018 - Scottish Govt

The Scottish government has confirmed there are no recorded complaints about former first minister Alex Salmond from before January.

World • 27 Aug 18

Alex Salmond has launched a court action to contest the complaints process that was activated against him

Former Scottish first minister denies harassment claims

Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has denied claims of harassment made against him.

Scotland • 24 Aug 18

Alex Salmond plans to donate one of his salaries to charity if he serves as an MP and MSP

Salmond announces plan to win Westminster seat

Scotland's former first minister Alex Salmond has announced his plan to win a seat at Westminster in next year's British general election.

News • 07 Dec 14

He resigned as SNP leader and First Minister last month

Alex Salmond to stand at next general election

Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond is to stand for a seat in Westminster at the general election in May.

News • 06 Dec 14

Alex Salmond said he accepted the democratic verdict of the people

Salmond resigns after Scots reject independence

Scottish First Minister and Scottish Nationalist Party leader Alex Salmond has resigned following the rejection of Scotland's referendum on independence.

News • 19 Sep 14

'Better Together' campaigners gather in the Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Brown sets out schedule for Scottish powers

Gordon Brown has announced a timetable to give Scottish Parliament more powers, if voters reject independence in next week’s referendum.

News • 08 Sep 14

Alex Salmond said: 'No member state has suggested they would seek to block Scottish membership'

Salmond: No nation has opposed Scottish EU plan

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has said that no member state of the EU has indicated that it would seek to block Scottish membership of the 28-member bloc.

News • 17 Feb 14

Alex Salmond says there would be no need to increase taxes if Scotland broke away from England

Independent Scotland would keep the pound: Salmond

An independent Scotland would keep the pound and remain in the European Union, its First Minister Alex Salmond has said.

Business • 26 Nov 13

Alex Salmond said tax rates would not increase if Scotland left the union

Scottish govt sets out independence proposals

The Scottish government has published its white paper on independence, outlining how it believes a Yes vote in next year's referendum could pave the way for a new era for the nation.

News • 26 Nov 13

David Cameron and Alex Salmond signed the agreement in Edinburgh this afternoon

Deal signed for Scottish independence vote

British Prime Minister David Cameron and nationalist Scottish leader Alex Salmond have signed an agreement to give the Scottish people a referendum on independence in 2014.

News • 15 Oct 12

Alex Salmond