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Nicola Sturgeon promises to work with Labour to rebuild Scotland after Covid pandemic

Nicola Sturgeon has promised she will work with Anas Sarwar’s Labour to help rebuild Scotland in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In an exclusive interview on the eve of the Holyrood election, she signalled a new co-operative approach as First Minister saying: “I’ll work with Labour on good ideas” The First Minister admitted having “dark days” over the last 12 months as she dealt with the virus and the fallout with her former mentor Alex Salmond.She admits the twin crises left her “stretched to her limits” – but she says she “did not break”.

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Nicola Sturgeon's sister shares cryptic Kate cancer message before official reveal

Nicola Sturgeon's sister appeared to break news of Princess Kate's illness on social media - 25 minutes before the official announcement.

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Nicola Sturgeon says independence referendum will be delayed past 2023 if the pandemic holds

indyref2 by the end of 2023 if the country is still “grappling” with covid.She also insisted she would not speak to Alex Salmond after the election and criticised his refusal to blame Russia for the Salisbury poisonings in 2018.Polling suggests the SNP is on course to win an outright majority at next month’s election.A key part of an SNP fourth term would be seeking a joint agreement with the UK Government on a second referendum.She has said she wants a fresh vote on Scotland’s constitutional future to take place in the first half of the next term, which would be by the end of 2023.However, the First Minister told journalists yesterday this timetable is dependent on taming the virus: “I’ve said the starting point for me in terms of timing

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Lawyer clears Scotland's leader of misleading lawmakers

LONDON – Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon did not mislead lawmakers or act improperly over sexual harassment allegations against her predecessor, a senior lawyer said Monday in his report into a scandal that has roiled Scottish politics.

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Under-fire Scottish leader defends handling of sex claims

LONDON – Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon strongly denied being part of a plot against her predecessor, as she testified under oath Wednesday in a political saga that is tearing apart her party and imperiling her position as Scotland’s leader.

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as First Minister addresses Holyrood

Nicola Sturgeon ’s bitter political feud with former First Minister Alex Salmond after a third government snub in four days. can reveal anxious SFA bosses had been expecting Holyrood to sanction the re-start of League One and League Two last week after being promised a final answer by Friday afternoon - a decision which could determine if this season’s Scottish Cup can be played to a completion or not.

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as First Minister sparks lower league football row

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Alex Salmond manifesto to tackle covid crisis with vitamin D supplements and massive economic programme

Alex Salmond made the unexpected step into frontline politics in a joint manifesto with former SNP minister Alex Neil. The pair looked at the immediate challenge in the covid pandemic and set out their aims to rebuild the country after the health crisis.

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as Scottish Government postpones lockdown routemap

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SNP must 'wake up' and plan for Scottish independence, says Alex Salmond ally

rising support for a Yes vote.Kenny MacAskill, a former Holyrood finance secretary, said questions could be asked of party bosses on their current plans for delivering IndyRef2.Recent polling put support for independence as high as 54% despite the Scottish Government focusing its energies in recent months on the response to the global coronavirus pandemic.But MacAskill, the SNP MP for East Lothian, told the Record that while traditional political campaigning was halted there was nothing stopping nationalists from putting in place a concrete plan for how an independent Scotland could work.He said: "I can understand why the First Minister and the health minister have been otherwise engaged."But this isn't about the government - the government

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Witnesses in Holyrood probe into botched Alex Salmond investigation could give evidence under oath

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Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond could be witnesses at Holyrood inquiry into bungled sexual misconduct probe

Sturgeon and Alex Salmond are potential witnesses in an inquiry into the Government’s bungled sexual misconduct probe into the former First Minister.Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell is also on a provisional list for what insiders believe could be a damaging investigation for the SNP and the Scottish Government.The Holyrood committee meets on Monday and a source said: “They should get to the bottom of what happened.”Two years ago, Sturgeon’s government investigated claims of misconduct against Salmond when he was First Minister.Salmond took the Government to court and a judge ruled the internal probe had been tainted by bias and was unlawful.The debacle cost the taxpayer over £500,000 and a special committee of MSPs was set up to examine key

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Nicola Sturgeon says Alex Salmond SNP conspiracy theory is 'heap of nonsense'

First Minister said there was “no conspiracy” against her predecessor and said she would “elaborate” about the matter in the future. Salmond, who was First Minister between 2007 and 2014, was cleared in March of sexually assaulting nine women.

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Holyrood committee investigating Alex Salmond probe debacle has "serious concerns" about Government delay in producing documents

Alex Salmond has clashed with the country's top civil servant.Committee convener Linda Fabiani warned Leslie Evans she has "serious concerns" about delays in producing vital documents.She also wrote that the "lack of progress" is "impinging" on the committee's ability to do its job.Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood, Westminster and local councils, with a current focus on how our governments are handling the coronavirus pandemic.To sign up, simply enter your email address into the pink box near the top of this article.Alternatively, you can visit our newsletter sign up-centre.

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SNP MP blasts role of Crown Office in Alex Salmond legal disputes

A former SNP Justice Secretary has claimed the actions of the Crown Office relating to Alex Salmond look like an “abuse of power”.

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Alex Salmond facing huge legal bill after being acquitted in criminal case

Alex Salmond may be saddled with hundreds of thousands of pounds of legal costs after being cleared of sexual offences charges.

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Student leader backs University over removal of Alex Salmond stone

A student leader has backed the decision by Heriot Watt University to remove a stone unveiled by Alex Salmond.

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Former Sputnik editor arrested after probe into "menacing" Salmond accuser video

A former editor of pro-Russia propaganda outlet Sputnik has been arrested and charged in connection with the Alex Salmond trial.

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Alex Salmond's QC resigns as Dean of the Faculty of Advocates over train comments row

Alex Salmond's QC has announced he will resign from his role as Dean of the Faculty of Advocates after he was filmed discussing the high-profile case on a train before the former First Minister was cleared.

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Alex Salmond supporter blasted by rape crisis charity over "threatening" comments about female witnesses

A rape charity has blasted an ally of Alex Salmond for “threatening” the anonymity of the women who accused him of sexual assault.

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Alex Salmond's QC refers himself to legal watchdog after naming women accusers in 'shock' video

Alex Salmond's QC has referred himself to a legal watchdog after he was filmed discussing the high-profile case on a train before the former First Minister was cleared.

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SNP MSP says he would be "happy" for Alex Salmond to return to Holyrood

A senior Nationalist has said he would be happy for Alex Salmond to return to Holyrood as an MSP.

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Nicola Sturgeon's former aide calls on top civil servant to quit over botched Alex Salmond investigation

THE Scottish Government’s top official has been urged to quit over the original sexual misconduct probe into Alex Salmond.

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Alex Salmond complaints committee delays probe due to coronavirus crisis

A committee set up to investigate the Scottish Government's handling of misconduct allegations against former first minister Alex Salmond will not meet until after Easter.

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SNP braces itself for fallout after Alex Salmond trial as speculation grows about his comeback

Even before Alex Salmond stood trial for sexual offences, the SNP was struggling to contain its tensions.

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Alex Salmond trial: High Court stunned into silence as verdicts were read out

It was at 2.45pm yesterday that an announcement came over the High Court’s public address system: “The jury has reached a verdict. This is a verdict.”

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Alex Salmond cleared of sexually assaulting nine women

Alex Salmond has been acquitted of a string of sexual offences including rape.

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Nicola Sturgeon issues statement after former SNP leader Alex Salmond cleared

Nicola Sturgeon has spoken out after Alex Salmond was cleared of a host of sexual assault allegations - to say coronavirus is her top priority.

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Alex Salmond acquitted of all sexual offences against nine women

Former first minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, has been cleared of attempted rape and a series of sexual assaults, including one with intent to rape, after a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh.

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Ex-Scottish leader begins defense against sex crimes claims

LONDON – Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond denounced some of the sex-crimes charges against him as “deliberate fabrications for a political purpose" as he began giving evidence at his trial on Tuesday.

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