Alex Salmond questions ‘straw man’ inquiry into Nicola Sturgeon
Alex Salmond has called for an independent investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon broke the ministerial code to be broadened to include claims she misled Holyrood.
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Salmond lawyer in ‘extraordinary attack’ over ‘secret meetings’
Nicola Sturgeon's private secretary held two meetings with a female civil servant before she made a complaint against Alex Salmond, the former first minister has claimed.
Judith Mackinnon: Key witness to give evidence to Salmond inquiry
The Alex Salmond inquiry will resume in a few hours' time when a key figure in the Scottish Government investigation into harassment claims against the former first minister gives evidence.
Salmond inquiry: Sir Peter Housden did not discuss ‘bullying’ with Nicola Sturgeon
The most senior civil servant in Alex Salmond’s government has said he did not discuss any “bullying and intimidatory” behaviour by the former first minister with Nicola Sturgeon.
Swinney bemoans ‘misrepresentation’ over Salmond inquiry
John Swinney has claimed there has been “misrepresentation” over what documents the Scottish Government will hand over to the inquiry into the botched handling of harassment complaints against Alex Salmond.
Nicola Sturgeon should quit if she misled Holyrood on Alex Salmond, says Lib Dem MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton
An MSP has called on the First Minister to resign if it is found she misled the Scottish Parliament on when she knew about allegations made against her predecessor.
MSPs call for standards inquiry into Nicola Sturgeon to be widened to investigate claims she misled Holyrood
An inquiry into whether Nicola Sturgeon has broken ministerial rules should be widened to investigate claims she misled Holyrood over meetings concerning Alex Salmond, MSPs have said.
Nicola Sturgeon says she has shown ‘laser focus’ dealing with pandemic, as she denies Alex Salmond feud has been a ‘distraction’
The First Minister has denied her growing war with Alex Salmond has become a "distraction" over the course of the pandemic.
‘I’ve got nothing to hide here’: Nicola Sturgeon denies Alex Salmond cover-up allegations
Nicola Sturgeon has dismissed allegations that she sought to cover-up complaints against Alex Salmond, saying she has "nothing to hide".
Nicola Sturgeon reveals undisclosed WhatsApp exchanges with ‘angry’ Alex Salmond
Nicola Sturgeon has revealed previously undisclosed messages between her and Alex Salmond, who she says is “clearly angry with me” for not covering up sexual harassment allegations.
More than two in five Scots believe Sturgeon ‘misled parliament’ over meeting
More than two in five Scots think Nicola Sturgeon “deliberately misled parliament” by telling MSPs investigating the Scottish Government’s botched handling of sexual harassment claims against Alex Salmond that she forgot about a meeting with his former chief of staff.
Nicola Sturgeon accused of continued ‘cover up’ of meeting with Salmond’s ex-aide
Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of continuing to “cover-up” a meeting with Alex Salmond’s former chief-of-staff after she was reminded she had taken part in it.
Video: Sturgeon tells of ‘shock’ as Alex Salmond revealed allegations against him
Nicola Sturgeon’s failure to remember a meeting at which she was told about sexual misconduct allegations against Alex Salmond has been branded “absurd”.
A forgotten meeting and ‘personal anguish’: Nicola Sturgeon’s evidence to the Alex Salmond inquiry
Nicola Sturgeon has suggested she failed to inform MSPs about a meeting involving sexual harassment allegations made against Alex Salmond because she forgot about it.
SNP chief executive: I did not express myself well in texts about Alex Salmond
SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted he “did not express myself well” in controversial text messages concerning Alex Salmond.
EXCLUSIVE: Former adviser on why Peter Murrell is at centre of Sturgeon and Salmond rift
Alex Salmond advised Nicola Sturgeon it was unhealthy for her husband to be SNP chief executive while she was first minister, it has emerged.
VIDEO: Watch as Nicola Sturgeon is quizzed over WhatsApp messages tied to Salmond inquiry
Nicola Sturgeon has refused to say if WhatsApp messages that appear to be from her husband backing police action against Alex Salmond are genuine.
VIDEO: Tory MSP kicked out of Holyrood for claiming Sturgeon ‘lied’ over Salmond inquiry pledge
A Conservative MSP has been ejected from the Holyrood chamber for claiming Nicola Sturgeon “lied” to parliament over the Salmond inquiry.
Salmond leak: SNP MP suggests Peter Murrell should be suspended from post as party’s chief executive
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, Peter Murrell, should be suspended from his job as their party’s chief executive, a veteran SNP MP has suggested.
Salmond told he faces prosecution if restricted documents released
Alex Salmond has been warned by the Crown Office that he faces prosecution if he discloses restricted evidence.
MSP says Peter Murrell’s WhatsApp messages about Alex Salmond should be investigated at Holyrood
An MSP on the Alex Salmond inquiry has said WhatsApp messages appearing to show Nicola Sturgeon’s husband backing police action against the former first minister should be investigated by his committee.
Police probe leak of Alex Salmond trial WhatsApp messages
Police Scotland have launched an inquiry into the leaking of electronic messages related to the Alex Salmond trial.
Scotland’s former top civil servant claims Alex Salmond could display ‘bullying and intimidatory’ behaviour but says no formal complaints made
Alex Salmond displayed "bullying and intimidatory behaviour" while First Minister, according to claims by Scotland's former top civil servant.
Alex Salmond threatens Scottish Government with court action over release of evidence to inquiry
Alex Salmond is threatening legal action against the Scottish Government to prevent it from handing over evidence to the Holyrood inquiry investigating the handling of harassment claims against him.
Salmond accuses Scottish Government of leaking details in private letter
Alex Salmond’s lawyer has accused the Scottish Government of leaking the contents of a letter in a “selective and deliberately misleading” way.
Former permanent secretary to give evidence to Salmond inquiry
A former permanent secretary who worked with Alex Salmond is due to give evidence about the Scottish Government’s handling of harassment allegations against the ex-first minister.
Salmond given deadline to submit written evidence to MSPs
Alex Salmond has been given a deadline of September 23 to make a written submission to an inquiry into the Scottish Government’s handling of harassment allegations him.
Sturgeon ‘did not tell husband’ what she discussed in meetings with Salmond
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, the SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, has told a Holyrood inquiry he did not know about sexual harassment allegations against Alex Salmond until they became public.
Scotland’s top civil servant on being shouted at by ministers, rumours about Alex Salmond and a denial she was ‘at war’ with him
Scotland’s most senior civil servant, Leslie Evans, admitted she knew of rumours about Alex Salmond’s conduct and had discussed his behaviour with her predecessor.
Salmond offers to go court to obtain Scottish Government investigation documents
Alex Salmond has offered to go to court in an attempt to get the Scottish Government documents relating to its investigation of sexual harassment allegations against him.