The first minister accused allegra stratton, the political editor. Alex salmond is first minister of scotland and party leader. This biography, written by alex frame, was first published in the dictionary of new zealand biography in 1996. The bbcs allegra stratton is the second bbc journalist to be accused of bias by alex salmond photo. Ruth wishart scotlands ruling party remains divided after the former first minister was acquitted of sexrelated offences. Robert salmond, the father of former first minister alex salmond, has died at erskine home for exservicemen. Alex salmond made the worst joke and i for one feel sorry for him. Rupert murdoch, alex salmond and black watch culture. This page provides an introduction and overview to this genealogy. The message written by scotlands first minister alex salmond in a book of condolence for the glasgow helicopter crash victims. Nick robinson spears deluded salmond over indyref 2 claims in brutal bbc interview nick robinson clashed with alex salmond after he claimed he. Ms stratton was questioning the first minister on his claims the uk would agree to a. Alex salmonds newspaper pledge in boardroom bid alex salmond says he will take the owner of the scotsman and the i in a new and exciting direction if.
Former first minister of scotland alex salmond hosts a new political chat program, the alex salmond show, on rt, where he vows to battle the mainstream media narrative and take the news out of the westminster nexus. Rexreuters by christopher hope, senior political correspondent, edinburgh 5. Salmonds list of enemies grows longer by the day telegraph. Alex salmond comes from a humble working class background, raised in the town of linlithgow. Alex salmond announces he is to step down as first minister. He haudid that poseetion atween 2007 an 2014 for the seicont time, efter haein been convener atween 1990 an 2000 he wis born in lithgae, bit nou steys in banff. Alex salmond and the snp will be vocal champions for keeping britain in the eu but today he says he does not want the poll to be held on the same. Alex salmond tucks into a mars bar after a hardfought tv battle against alistair darling 18 of 27 the first minister shows his appreciation for the. Leading lady the driving force behind first minister. In the latest extract from his biography of snp leader alex salmond, david torrance uncovers the pivotal role wife moira has played in his career. Another bbc person who fell foul of the nationalists was allegra stratton, political editor of newsnight. Snp leader alex salmond gives a speech on scottish independence, and has a go at conservative chancellor george osborne for suggesting scotland cant use the uk pound, and jose manuel barroso that. Alex salmond was born on december 31, 1954 in linlithgow, west lothian, scotland as alexander elliot anderson salmond. Newsnight live analysis of the days political events.
Alex salmond accused of sticking his fingers in his ears. A conservative councillor for one of the most deprived areas in the country collects more than. Alex salmond trial book volcano could mean snp has to be replaced, says former deputy leader jim sillars compared the aftermath of mr salmonds trial, in which he was cleared of a series of sex. The alex salmond show will take viewers inside the welsh, irish and scottish parliaments, also looking at the government of northern ireland, not forgetting. Alex salmond archives gerry hassan writing, research. Former first minister alex salmonds father, robert passes. Alex salmond, born hogmanay 31 december 1954, is a scots politeecian an wis the convener o the scots naitional pairtie afore nicola sturgeon.
Salmond s list of enemies grows longer by the day despite the snps attempts to silence its critics, the first ministers claims about separation are gradually being demolished. 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. Alex salmond has been accused of sticking his fingers in his ears and shouting lalala over the state of scotlands education system. I should know because i went to school with his brother who was also not jewish. Alex salmond roasted by jon snow in heated tv clash alex salmond was roasted by channel 4 news host jon snow for his new talk show on a kremlinbacked tv channel. Alex salmond latest news, breaking stories and comment. Alex salmond has clashed with another senior bbc journalist over alleged bias. Political editor, allegra stratton, presenter evan davis, economics. At the airport, mr salmond had a testy exchange with bbc newsnight political editor allegra stratton. Alexander elliot anderson salmond is a scottish politician and former first minister of scotland.
The fatheroffour leaves behind a large family, including five grandchildren. Alex salmond, showbiz and whatever happened to the politics of optimism. I have barely camped since i was an 11yearold boy scout, and was. Salmonds successor as scotlands first minister and snp leader, nicola sturgeon, said she would have advised against his decision to broadcast for the channel.
Towards the end of the campaign mr salmond clashed with nick robinson, the bbcs political editor, who repeatedly challenged him to answer the same question, and with allegra stratton, political. Browse the independent s complete collection of articles and commentary on alex salmond. Baker, mp, and journalist tom mangold discuss normans new book, the. Indeed, robinsons biggest personal bustups, detailed in the book, have been with the snp and alex salmond, whom he accuses of an. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Do you think that the allegra stratton interview of shanene thorpe on. What was ignored was that salmond picked the fight. If they are very successful and lucky they win elections, hold power and make decisions, but the public eventually grow tired and wary of their constant public presence. The father of former first minister alex salmond, robert salmond, has died aged 96 at erskine home for exservicemen. Rexreuters by christopher hope, senior political correspondent. Alex salmond roasted by channel 4 host in heated clash for. The incoming us president, donald trump, is rewriting the book on the political process.
John william salmonds contributions to many branches of the law in new zealand, together with his international eminence as a legal theorist, entitle him. 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. The chancellor could opt to scrap the 50p tax band. Mr salmonds rise to prominence came as the snp fell on hard times, triggered by margaret thatchers 1979 conservative election win, which saw. Explore books by alex salmond with our selection at. Alex salmond accuses david cameron of tricks in independence. Alex salmond takes scottish government to court over handling of sexual assault claims sputnik photo agency reuters 6 ways theresa may could punish russia when the midnight deadline runs out. I returned to my role as a smiling, ticketripping, jokecracking, childentertaining, directiongiving, littlesleeping, yellowjacketed volunteer, and this year i did it whilst camping in a nearby field, to save money on the scarce accommodation in this tiny welsh village.
Alexander elliot anderson salmond is a scottish politician who served as the fourth first minister of scotland from 2007 to 2014. 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. His book has encouraged people to exaggerate greatly my importance. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alex salmonds trial has deepened the faultlines in scottish politics. Alex salmonds little sister gail hendry is standing for parliament for the first time. Angus robertson, though, will lead the party at westminster after the election because salmond is not standing in the general election. The first interview i conducted with alex salmond on newsnight was a. Pool more than 650 people, including survivors, children and.
Alex salmond made history by becoming first minister in a majority scottish government and, after all the decades of frustration, false starts and infighting, a referendum was now on the table. Alex salmond speech rubbishes george osborne on scottish. Cunningham seemed on course for victory a prospect which did not meet with the approval of alex salmond, who had stood down as leader in 2000 and wanted sturgeon to be the snps new head honcho. Alex salmond says the snp look fairly certain to take charge of aberdeen city council. Dame margaret anne begg dbe born 6 december 1955 is a british labour party politician. It wis accused that salmond wis a ceetizen o soviet union. Allegra stratton is the political editor on bbc twos newsnight programme.
Andrew pierce with the stories the spin doctors dont want. Robert salmond, father of former first minister alex. When the former scottish national party leader alex salmond fed a solero ice lolly in snp yellow to a woman voter in 1999 left, the incident at stirling university spawned endless. Salmonds fellow former mp tasmina ahmedsheikh and current partner in business was apparently standing by the stage in her role as producer. The former snp leader alex salmond and the partys deputy leader, angus robertson, both lost their seats in a dramatic night of defeats for the nationalists. The 53yearold motherofthree is the snps candidate for the ettrick, roxburgh and berwickshire seat. Alex salmond made the worst joke and i for one feel sorry. As well as stage and television appearances and public speaking, he recently started to host a weekly radio programme on lbc called salmond on sunday. Begg also wrote to the scottish first minister alex salmond requesting a change to the house buying system in scotland.
If you love scotland that much, why not build a better motorway system in the borders. Alex salmond repeats accusations of bias against bbc in. Kirsty wark webchat as it happened books the guardian. With julie etchingham, robert peston, allegra stratton and james mates. In his 96th year, the fatheroffour has been described as an inspiration for all of. Alex salmond accused prime minister david cameron of scaremongering during a visit to edinburgh. The former snp leader also said he would not be surprised if the party remain the largest group. I hope a quickie book from a tory election strategist might soon shed some light on this.