Alex salmond accused of sticking his fingers in his ears over the. Nicola sturgeon has condemned alex salmonds decision to sign a tv deal with a kremlin propaganda channel, in an unprecedented public rift with her predecessor the first minister said she had. 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 can be. Andrew neil claims in alex salmond interview breached ofcom. I should know because i went to school with his brother who was also not jewish. Political presenter andrew neil had challenged former snp leader alex salmond over literacy standards in schools. The first minister claimed he was interrupted by neil as he answered a question about legal advice received over an independent scotland. Andrew neil breached broadcasting rules during bbc interview with. How, he wondered, can you host a show on a television station set up to advance the.
Alex salmond accused of sticking his fingers in his ears. Claims made by bbc presenter andrew neil during an interview with former snp leader alex salmond breached ofcom rules, the watchdog has ruled. Aug 03, 2017 former first minister of scotland alex salmond has described donald trump as a complete and utter nincompoop after the us president said a second referendum on scottish independence would be. The alex salmond show will be broadcast weekly, on a thursday, after being created by his company slainte media. He was also leader of the scottish national party from 1990 to 2000 and from 2004 to 2014. He haudid that poseetion atween 2007 an 2014 for the seicont time, efter haein been convener atween 1990 an 2000. In his 96th year, the fatheroffour was an inspiration for all of his family, including five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. It will cover the period from when he was first accused. Jun 09, 2017 from munching pies to strutting down the catwalk or starring goggleeyed at a tunnocks tea cake, alex salmond has taken scotland on one eck of a ride. The alex salmond show 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. Instead, hes seeking a return to the commons, where the snp has just six mps less than 1% of the total.
Alex salmond talks to andrew neil about scottish independence, losing. Salmond lost his seat in westminster in the 2017 general election. Election 2017 alex salmond lashes out at tory civility. Scots comedian and capital fm breakfast host, des clarke, is set to reprise his role as donald trump during the aberdeen leg of alex salmondunleashed mr clarke first appeared orangeclad and blondewigged at this years edinburgh fringe festival where his impression of the president brought the house down in mr salmonds sellout run at the assembly rooms. Andrew neil breached broadcasting rules during bbc interview with alex salmond watchdog finds. A defeated alex salmond lashed out against tory activists as the scottish nationalist was forced to concede his seat to the conservative party. Feb 16, 2014 alex salmond comes from a humble working class background, raised in the town of linlithgow. Salmond s successor as scotlands first minister and snp leader, nicola sturgeon, said she would have advised against his decision to broadcast for the channel. Mr salmonds rise to prominence came as the snp fell on hard times, triggered by margaret thatchers 1979 conservative election win, which saw. Dec 07, 2014 like gordon brown, alex salmond has ruled out taking a seat in the house of lords.
When alex salmond was asked about returning to lead the scottish national party snp, shortly after the resignation of its thenleader john swinney in june 2004, he evoked the words of the. Aug 24, 2018 mr salmond s rise to prominence came as the snp fell on hard times, triggered by margaret thatchers 1979 conservative election win, which saw the number of nationalist mps slashed from 11 to two. His local paper, the aberdeen press and journal, put a big focus on his high standing in strichen in aberdeenshire, where he lives. Alex salmond writing book about his prosecution nightmare. In the wake of his acquittal, the former first minister is planning to expose what he believes.
Andrew neil misled viewers with false scottish illiteracy claim in. Browse the independents complete collection of articles and commentary on alex salmond. Image caption andrew neil was the host of the sunday politics programmeclaims made by bbc presenter andrew neil during an interview with former snp leader alex salmond breached ofcom rules, the watchdog has ruled. Salmond fans took to social media to praise the new show, indicating that they would watch it. Alex salmond a sexual predator of escalating gravity, court hears former scottish first minister used his power to abuse women for years, prosecutors allege save. Alex salmonds new book about the independence referendum is the longest exercise in literary masturbation since politics began, paddy ashdown has. Alex salmond, scottish politician who served in the british house of commons 19872010, 201517 and who was first minister of scotland 200714. Mainstream media in predictable meltdown over alex salmonds. Media caption a look at alex salmonds career in snp politics spanning more than 40 years from his student days to his role as first minister. Willie rennie asked a good question at first ministers questions last week. The alex salmond show will take viewers into welsh, irish and scottish parliaments, as well as looking at the government of northern ireland, just as often as westminster, the new host said. If you love scotland that much, why not build a better motorway system in the borders.
Andrew neil claims in alex salmond interview breached. Former first minister alex salmond says he expected nicola sturgeon to hold a second independence referendum in two years. Alex salmond, born hogmanay 31 december 1954, is a scots politeecian an wis the convener o the scots naitional pairtie afore nicola sturgeon. Alex salmond blames bbc journalist andrew neil for eu lies daily.
In an interview ahead of the second anniversary of the original 2014 vote. The first minister told andrew neil he was confident of winning, as. Nicola sturgeon has condemned alex salmonds chat show on. Alex salmond blames bbc journalist andrew neil for eu. Andrew neil silences alex salmond over failing snp alex salmond was blasted by andrew neil in an. Jun 09, 2017 a defeated alex salmond lashed out against tory activists as the scottish nationalist was forced to concede his seat to the conservative party. Nov, 2017 the alex salmond show will be broadcast weekly, on a thursday, after being created by his company slainte media. Alex salmond talks to andrew neil about scottish independence, losing the vote to the no crowd, resigning from the snp, and also plugging his new book. Alex salmonds new book is literary masturbation telegraph.
If you are a fan of adventure on the high seas from the 1600s to the 1900s like i am, this is the book for you. Alex salmond postsnp resignation interview on scottish. Alan cochrane or that ghastly man from the telegraph, as alex salmonds w. Andrew neil silences alex salmond over failing snp alex salmond was blasted by andrew neil in an angry row over the snps demand for independence. Alex salmonds trial has deepened the faultlines in scottish politics ruth wishart scotlands ruling party remains divided after the former first minister was acquitted of sexrelated offences. By hooking up with russia today, alex salmond has reduced himself to a sad dancing bear by alex bell november 16 2017, 10. Salmonds successor as scotlands first minister and snp leader, nicola sturgeon, said she would have advised against his decision to broadcast for the channel. During an interview with andrew neil on the bbcs sunday politics programme, mr salmond faced questioning about cuts to council services. Alex salmond latest news, breaking stories and comment.
Alex salmond risks legacy with lurch to the fringe scotland. Alex salmond was caught out, and in response resorted to appointing the judge and jury for his own trial. Nov 10, 2017 the alex salmond show will take viewers into welsh, irish and scottish parliaments, as well as looking at the government of northern ireland, just as often as westminster, the new host said. He was the leader of the scottish national party snp for over twenty years, having served for two terms, firstly from 1990 to 2000 and subsequently from 2004 to 2014. Mar 20, 2015 alex salmonds new book about the independence referendum is the longest exercise in literary masturbation since politics began, paddy ashdown has said in an outspoken attack on its smug tone. Alex salmond blames bbc journalist andrew neil for eu lies. Alex salmond blames bbc journalist andrew neil for eu lies the first minister claimed he was interrupted by neil as he answered a question about legal advice received over an independent. No crowd, resigning from the snp, and also plugging his new book. Alex salmond latest news updates, pictures, video, reaction.
Apr 30, 2017 alex salmond accused of sticking his fingers in his ears over the snps education record by kieran andrews april 30 2017, 4. A jury in the high court in edinburgh found alex salmond, the former first minister of scotland, not guilty monday after a 10day trial over sex abuse claims. Salmond fans took to social media to praise the new show, indicating that they would watch it from all across europe. Alex salmond was blasted by andrew neil in an angry row over the snps demand for independence. Alex salmonds newspaper pledge in boardroom bid business. Jun 06, 2017 robert salmond 1921 2017 robert salmond, the father of former first minister alex salmond, has died at erskine home for exservicemen.
Apr 30, 2020 alexander elliot anderson salmond is a scottish politician and former first minister of scotland. Woman left embarrassed and humiliated after former first minister groped her, court hears the judge said the accused is a very well known figure and they should decide the. Like gordon brown, alex salmond has ruled out taking a seat in the house of lords. The former scottish first minister defended the show to wark, based on interviews carried out in the past, telling her if he wants to criticize russia, he can. In 2000, he decided to resign and did not involve with a reelection process in scottish parliament.
But it was very surprising to know that in 2001 general election, he could get a westminster seat. He is the man who took a ragtag bunch of political. Alan cochrane or that ghastly man from the telegraph, as alex salmonds wife calls him emerged as a unionist hero in scotlands recent independence battle. Exsnp leader alex salmond announces he is to stand for uk. On the bbcs sunday politics programme, mr neil asked why one in five scottish pupils were functionally illiterate when they left primary school. Alex salmond you are a bigot who does not have a clue. Alex salmond was the leader of the scottish national party. Alex salmond is writing a revelatory book that will target senior snp figures he believes were behind a political conspiracy to ruin him. Profile for alex salmond from the poor had no lawyers. Alex salmond accuses andrew marr of personal bias the scotsman. Alex salmond is writing a potentially explosive book about his prosecution on sexual assault charges. Former first minister of scotland alex salmond has described donald trump as a complete and utter nincompoop after the us president said a second referendum on scottish independence would be. Salmond has 15 books on goodreads with 215 ratings. There are layers upon layers of human interaction and culture clash within the same civilization not to mention the clash of nearly stone age peoples with what was then modern western civilization.
Alex salmond news, research and analysis the conversation. He became scotlands fourth first minister in may 2007 but resigned as both first minister and snp. Even then, two of the jurors walked away from having to give a verdict. Alex salmonds paternal family history mirrors scotlands social development since the eighteenth century. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Explore books by alex salmond with our selection at. Alex salmond accused of sticking his fingers in his ears over the snps education record by kieran andrews april 30 2017, 4. From munching pies to strutting down the catwalk or starring goggleeyed at a tunnocks tea cake, alex salmond has taken scotland on one eck. His great great great grandparents earned their livings from the land, working as farm servants, general labourers and quarrymen, but as industrialisation became more widespread, they joined the nineteenth century service industries. Alexander elliot anderson salmond is a scottish politician and former first minister of scotland.