Alex Salmond says Scottish Parliament is full of 'numpties' as he backs Holyrood second chamber

Alba’ s position was for Scotland to pay no share of the UK national debt if independence is achieved. When Salmond was first minister, the SNP Government explicitly said Scotland would agree a share of the national debt as part of an independence settlement.In an interview with the Record, Salmond said the previous position had been based on a currency union with the rest of the UK.

Today programme the SNP leader said the Scottish Government would negotiate terms to "allow businesses to keep trading". Sturgeon said: "This is the frankness that certain sections of the media will seek to stir up trouble on - I am not denying that we would need to confront and resolve the issues of being in the European Union for the border between Scotland and England.

Salisbury spy poisonings in 2018. Czech officials revealed they would expel 18 Russian diplomats over the incident, which the Kremlin has denied any knowledge of.

coronavirus Hancock turned the tables on SNP MP Dave Doogan who asked the Health Secretary if he would match the SNP’s commitment to increase health spending by 20 per cent “to truly build back better”? First Minister Nicola Sturgeon committed the SNP to a four per cent increase in NHS spending for each of the next five years if returned to office.

world has changed a lot since the last referendum in 2014, and that not just because of the coronavirus pandemic. During the campaign in 2014, Alex Salmond faced tough questions about what currency an independent Scotland would use if it voted 'yes'.

Ferguson Marine shipyard.Gloucester-based businessman Tim Hair was handed the ­astronomical £2565-a-day deal by shamed ex-finance secretary Derek Mackay two years ago.It is likely to make him the UK’s highest paid public sector fatcat, on almost six times First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s £151,000 salary.He was brought in after the Government nationalised the shipyard in the face of spiralling costs for two ferries.At the time, Mackay – who was forced to resign after sending inappropriate text

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@scotgov and the people of Scotland - to Her Majesty The Queen and her family." The Palace said in a statement: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh."His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."Further announcements will made in due course."The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss."

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

former First Minister also hit out at an apparent absence of “will, determination and statecraft” over the last seven years - the period in which Sturgeon has led the country.Salmond launched a new pro-indy party, Alba, in the wake of his bitter fallout with Nicola Sturgeon.Alba’s aim is to secure a “super majority” of pro-independence MSPs and is only contesting the regional List elections for Holyrood.However, despite preaching pro-independence unity, Salmond has criticised his predecessor’s

Lorna Slater, who jointly leads the Scottish Greens, of not mentioning independence during a TV debate.

Alba Party leader could become Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “spokesperson in Holyrood”.

Garraway and Adil Ray on his party's ambitions for the Scottish Parliament elections on May 6. Both hosts were keen to speak to the 66-year-old about his court case where he was cleared of sexual assault in 2020, and his relationship with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Scotland. The First Minister made the announcement at her coronavirus briefing at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh earlier today.

Nicola Sturgeon enjoyed her first haircut of the year as lockdown restrictions in Scotland eased, allowing hairdressers and barbers to open. The First Minister got a fresh cut and colour at Julie McGuire’s hair salon in Edinburgh on Monday after months of closures on businesses to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Nicola Sturgeon has announced 'better times lie ahead' as Scots face another 'difficult Easter'. The First Minister said we now have 'hope' in the fight against Covid-19 and urged the country to stay positive.

SNP on course for an overall majority - with the Greens and Alba also securing significant representation. It shows George Galloway’s pro-Union All for Unity in line for a seat after the Holyrood election in May.

SNP on the regional list is the 'ultimate wasted vote' as he rallied supporters in a speech. The former SNP First Minister, who led the party during the 2014 independence referendum, is now running on the north-east regional list to become an MSP for the pro-Independence Alba Party.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.MOTORING industry chiefs in Scotland are looking forward to welcoming back customers to dealerships from Monday.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Tuesday that car showrooms and forecourts would be able to reopen from the Easter bank holiday.She also reminded would-be car buyers that they may need an appointment and to check with the retailer before visiting.Scottish Motor Trade Association chief