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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alex_SalmondAlex Salmond - Wikipedia

    Alexander Elliot Anderson Salmond (/ ˈsæmənd / SAM-ənd; born 31 December 1954) is a Scottish politician, economist and television host, who served as First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014. A prominent figure in the Scottish nationalist movement, he has served as Leader of the Alba Party since 2021.

  2. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-scotland-scotland-politics-67523503What is behind Alex Salmond's new legal fight with the Scottish...

    Nov 24, 2023 · Alex Salmond launching a fresh legal case against the Scottish government is the latest development in five years of political and personal controversy.

  3. www.bbc.com › news › uk-scotland-52078493Alex Salmond's accusers 'devastated' by court verdict - BBC

    Alex Salmond was cleared of 13 charges of sexual assault. The women who made sexual assault allegations against Alex Salmond say they have been left "devastated" after he was cleared in court. A...

  4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-scotland-scotland-politics-67517416Alex Salmond launches legal action against Scottish government

    BBC Scotland. Former First Minister Alex Salmond has launched a fresh legal case against the Scottish government. Mr Salmond took the government to court in 2019 over its mishandling of...

  5. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesWho is Alba leader Alex Salmond? - BBC

    Jun 6, 2024 · Alex Salmond - The basics. Age: 69. Education: Linlithgow Academy, University of St Andrews. Family: Married to Moira. No children. Parliamentary constituency: None. Who is he? Alex Salmond was...

  6. news.sky.com › story › alex-salmond-trial-scotlands-formerAlex Salmond trial: Scotland's former first minister acquitted of...

    Mar 23, 2020 · Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond has been acquitted of sexual assault charges. A jury at the High Court in Edinburgh returned verdicts of acquittal on 13 charges involving nine women. Sources close to Mr Salmond have told Sky News he is now contemplating a political comeback.

  7. www.bbc.com › news › topicsAlex Salmond - BBC News

    Sep 14, 2024 · 6 Jun 2024. Who is Alba leader Alex Salmond? The former SNP leader and Scottish first minister is now leader of the Alba Party. Scotland. 5 Jun 2024. Alex Salmond will not stand in general...

  8. www.economist.com › 2021/03/31 › the-return-of-alex-salmondThe return of Alex Salmond - The Economist

    Mar 31, 2021 · Alex Salmond, Nicola Sturgeon’s predecessor as first minister and its leader in the independence referendum of 2014, announced that he was leading a new party, called Alba.

  9. news.sky.com › story › alex-salmond-trial-alleged-sex-assaultAlex Salmond trial: Woman 'was screaming inside' during alleged...

    Mar 10, 2020 · Salmond is standing trial at Edinburgh's High Court charged with 14 sexual offences against 10 women, all of which he denies. The former SNP leader is accused of two offences against the first witness: sexual assault and attempted rape.

  10. www.britannica.com › biography › Alex-SalmondAlex Salmond | Biography & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 15, 2024 · Alex Salmond, Scottish politician who served in the British House of Commons (1987–2010, 2015–17) and who was first minister of Scotland (2007–14). He was also leader of the Scottish National Party from 1990 to 2000 and from 2004 to 2014. Learn more about his life and career.