This was the meeting at sturgeons home where sturgeon had told the scottish parliament she first heard of allegations against alex salmond. The trial of alex salmond was about power and sex, about the future of the political party he took from the margins to centre stage, and about scotlands status as a nation. The official website of alex salmond, scottish national party member of uk parliament for gordon and former first minister of scotland. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. That is five days before the date that sturgeon told parliament she first knew of the allegations.
Women told not to work with salmond alone at night. That is five days before the date that sturgeon told parliament she first knew of the. The scottish government needs the authority to decide how to manage its resources in order to exploit its true potential, first minister alex salmond said. Insight into scotlands longest serving first minister and mp in. Geoff aberdein, salmonds chief of staff, told stvs head of news gordon macmillan. Snp mystery man speaks out amid salmond and sturgeon smear claims. We dont yet know exactly when the referendum on whether the britain should remain in the eu will be, or indeed what question we will actually be asked, but im guessing it will be pretty similar to the one asked on this day in 1975 when the british electorate voted in the first alluk referendum. 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.
The key to understanding alex salmonds attitude to the referendum is. Remaining in the royal air force after the war, he held senior appointments in the middle east, great britain and india. With a series of inquiries in the pipeline, what is going to come next. In 1933, salmond served as chief of the air staff for only a matter of days before being taken. He was also leader of the scottish national party from 1990 to 2000 and from 2004 to 2014. Sturgeons chief of staff suspected salmond complaint before april. Jun 25, 2014 geoff aberdein, salmonds chief of staff, told stvs head of news gordon macmillan. Geoff aberdein, 37, told the high court in edinburgh how two years. T hose snp activists looking forward to purchasing tshirts and millinery with the figure 56 embroidered on them wont be the only ones looking sullen in aberdeen this week at the partys. The fatheroffour leaves behind a large family, including five grandchildren. Oct 09, 2012 the statement, drafted by geoff aberdein, now mr salmonds chief of staff, read.
Alex salmonds former chief of staff says he met with nicola. If you love scotland that much, why not build a better motorway system in the borders. Grouse beater the common mans philosopher edinburgh. Alexander elliot anderson alex salmond surname pronounced sammond. Women told not to work with salmond alone at night financial times. It is well known alex salmond likes a gamble and ten years ago he took a punt on hiring an inexperienced, naive and slightly.
Geoff aberdein a skilled amateur footballer with edinburghbased club spartans, was only 24 when he joined mr salmonds operation and became known in the parliament as the first ministers bag. 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. Holyrood to launch inquiry into salmond row politics. Aug 24, 2018 during the summer after he lost his westminster seat, he hosted a sellout run of his alex salmond unleashed show at the edinburgh fringe, in which he chatted with guests such as elaine c smith. Inside track of how salmond v sturgeon row created political. Please find enclosed a letter from the first minister to the. Alex salmond risks legacy with lurch to the fringe scotland.
There was a meeting between you, a complainant and nicola sturgeon. Salmond definition of salmond by the free dictionary. Former first minister alex salmond and nicola sturgeon pictured in 2014. Scandal and incompetence stalk the snp kevin mckenna. Snp mystery man speaks out amid salmond and sturgeon. Alex salmond risks legacy with lurch to the fringe. During the summer after he lost his westminster seat, he hosted a sellout run of his alex salmond unleashed show at the edinburgh fringe, in which he chatted with guests such as elaine c. Oct 12, 2014 salmond exposed as bully boy alex salmond attempted to bully the bbc over the prereferendum television debates and demanded a formal invitation, a secret dossier has revealed. First minister nicola sturgeon with her predecessor alex salmond.
The snp would be prepared to set aside the partys convention that its mps do not vote on englishonly laws in order to support a minority labour government, the former scottish first minister. Mar 27, 2020 next defence witness is geoff aberdein, who worked for alex salmond. Please find enclosed a letter from the first minister to the prime minister urging him to accept the debate on. Geoffrey salmond was born the son of major general sir william salmond and emma mary salmond nee hoyle. 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. 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. What alex salmonds diaries reveal about the man who led the. 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.
Alex salmond s former chief of staff geoff aberdein image. Alex salmonds former chief of staff geoff aberdein image. Dec 18, 2014 the snp would be prepared to set aside the partys convention that its mps do not vote on englishonly laws in order to support a minority labour government, the former scottish first minister. A jawdropping video published by the sunday times yesterday shows alex salmonds qc, gordon jackson, talking openly on a train about his clients highprofile court case, including calling the former first minister a sex pest, inappropriate, an arse hole, a bully and stupid, as well as risking contempt of court by naming two of the women involved in the trial.
Oct 10, 2015 t hose snp activists looking forward to purchasing tshirts and millinery with the figure 56 embroidered on them wont be the only ones looking sullen in aberdeen this week at the partys. Alex salmond simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The father of former first minister alex salmond, robert salmond, has died aged 96 at erskine home for exservicemen. Alex salmond was born on december 31, 1954 in linlithgow, west lothian, scotland as alexander elliot anderson salmond. Salmond synonyms, salmond pronunciation, salmond translation, english dictionary definition of salmond. Sep 19, 2014 alex salmond made history by becoming first minister in a majority scottish government and, after all the decades of frustration, false starts and in fighting, a referendum was now on the table. 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. Saner snp heads know they must keep their nationalism boring in order to be taken seriously. Alex salmond, born hogmanay 31 december 1954, is a scots politeecian an wis the convener o the scots naitional pairtie afore nicola sturgeon.
Salmonds successor as scotlands first minister and snp leader, nicola sturgeon, said she would have advised against his decision to broadcast for the channel. The alex salmond show this week takes a look back at. It was a hugely difficult decision for the scottish government to make and for most of our us families who. Geoff aberdein, who served as mr salmond s chief of staff during his time in office, has revealed he met ms sturgeons aide liz lloyd twice in march last year. Sturgeons chief of staff suspected salmond complaint. Geoff aberdein, who served as mr salmonds chief of staff during his time. Geoff aberdein leaves the high court in edinburgh after giving evidence in trial of alex salmond image. Britains pm warned not to defy scotland amid independence 2. The book gives insight into a politician who remains an enigma to many. Next defence witness is geoff aberdein, who worked for alex salmond. Explore books by alex salmond with our selection at. Alex salmonds hypocrisy of using firm to save tax telegraph. Alex salmond, scottish politician who served in the british house of commons 19872010, 201517 and who was first minister of scotland 200714. Salmonds former chiefofstaff, geoff aberdein, also gave evidence during yesterdays hearing.
In his usual style, mr salmond later conceded the government could have told. Feb 06, 2016 alex salmond is the sole shareholder in the chronicles of deer ltd, through which nonparliamentary earnings of more than. Britains pm warned not to defy scotland amid independence. Geoff aberdein, formerly salmond s chief of staff, told the jury he met the complainant and the current first minister in sturgeons office in the scottish parliament on 29 march 2018. The secretive snp chieftains helping alex salmond break up. Mar 23, 2020 in the wings was geoff aberdein, salmonds chief of staff, who watched in despair as his boss floundered. Mar 17, 2017 speaking to lateline just days after the scottish nationalists announced plans for a second independence referendum, scotlands former first minister alex salmond said they were determined to stay. The alex salmond show examines this weeks constitutional drama, with prime minister boris johnson vetoing scottish demands for another independence referendum. Feb 16, 2014 alex salmond comes from a humble working class background, raised in the town of linlithgow. 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. Mar 22, 2015 alex salmond the man above others who told scotland to stand tall as if to keep the groundswell for full democracy propelled like a torpedo at the underbelly of rightwing cynicism and neoliberal ideology, alex salmond published his diary entries written on the run up to the great referendum, a hundred days that changed scotland forever. 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.
Snp braces itself for fallout after alex salmond trial as. Nicola sturgeon facing scrutiny over secret meeting with. Another witness said the former first minister was a tactile, touchyfeely kind of person but did not act inappropriately. Salmond told the court on tuesday that the charges were fabrications and exaggerations. He had been chief of staff to alex salmond from 2011 to 2014. The alex salmond show will take viewers inside the welsh, irish and scottish parliaments, also looking at the government of northern ireland, not forgetting. Air chief marshal sir william geoffrey hanson salmond, kcb, kcmg, dso 19 august 1878 27 april 1933 was a senior commander in the royal flying corps during the first world war. In the seven days since mr salmond walked triumphant from the court of.
Salmond exposed as bully boy alex salmond attempted to bully the bbc over the prereferendum television debates and demanded a formal invitation, a secret dossier has revealed. Alex takes the temperature from north of the english border, as he chats with top. He haudid that poseetion atween 2007 an 2014 for the seicont time, efter haein been convener atween 1990 an 2000. His siblings included a brother, john, 1 and a sister gwen. Salmond joined the snp while at the university of st andrews studying economics and history. Witness does not remember seeing salmond accuser on night of. Alex salmond trial book volcano could mean snp has to be replaced, says former deputy leader jim sillars compared the aftermath of mr salmond s trial, in which he was cleared of a series of sex. Alex salmond talks with his hands which is perhaps not surprising for a politician of 30 years. Alex salmond tried to bully the bbc over referendum. Salmond has 15 books on goodreads with 215 ratings. I should know because i went to school with his brother who was also not jewish.
Salmond stated under oath that sturgeon had earlier held a meeting on 29 march 2018 to discuss the allegations with geoff aberdein, salmonds former chief of staff. Apr 03, 2020 when salmonds former chief of staff geoff aberdein told the court he and one of the complainers had first met with her on 29 march, 2018 four days earlier than the date she previously gave the scottish parliament several of them almost spontaneously combusted. I have a plan so that we can remain anonymous but have. On the fourth day of mr salmonds trial on 14 sexual offence charges. We would need to know salmonds mothers maiden name in order to know if he is a jew or not. Witness didnt see salmond accuser at dinner glasgow times. Alex salmonds exaide geoff aberdein tells nicola sturgeon.
As a longstanding associate and friend of alex salmond, i was the intermediary who acted for him in facilitating the meeting that took place at the first. This page provides an introduction and overview to this genealogy. Alex salmond trial told sturgeon took part in meeting with. The central role played by special advisers kevin pringle and geoff aberdein has been well. Salmond had high standards, did not mince his words but welcomed people giving the same back to him. Geoff aberdein, in late march last year that she thought. Mar 19, 2020 the next defence witness was geoff aberdein. The former chief of staff for alex salmond has told how he learned of. It wis accused that salmond wis a ceetizen o soviet union. Sep 16, 2014 geoff aberdein a skilled amateur footballer with edinburghbased club spartans, was only 24 when he joined mr salmonds operation and became known in the parliament as the first ministers bag. The statement, drafted by geoff aberdein, now mr salmonds chief of staff, read. Alex salmond tried to bully the bbc over referendum debates.
He testified that alex salmond was a firm but fair boss. In the wings was geoff aberdein, salmonds chief of staff, who watched in despair as his boss floundered. Former fm alex salmond goes from political front line to. Giving evidence on the second day of salmond s defence case, aberdein told the court he had two meetings with a complainant in early march. Snp mystery man speaks out amid salmond and sturgeon smear. Mr aberdein s account, which emerged as he was being questioned by mr salmond s qc gordon jackson, was the first time the earlier meeting was made public. To commenters who say alex salmond is not jewish, lets ask the question who was his mother. Snp asked donald trump to back release of the lockerbie bomber.
Alex salmond sex offences trial page 2 politics david. He said allegations from at least five complainants were orchestrated or exaggerated. Geoff aberdein a skilled amateur footballer with edinburghbased club spartans, was only 24 when he joined mr salmonds operation and became known. Alex salmonds former top aide has urged nicola sturgeon to hold a prompt independence referendum before the snps popularity wanes and it cannot win a vote on it at holyrood. 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. Women were told not to work alone with former scottish first minister alex salmond at night in his official. No record of controversial alex salmondnicola sturgeon meeting. Snp asked donald trump to back release of the lockerbie. Jul 03, 2019 salmond stated under oath that sturgeon had earlier held a meeting on 29 march 2018 to discuss the allegations with geoff aberdein, salmonds former chief of staff. Image caption alex salmond was elected as an mp in 1987. Salmonds former chief of staff geoff aberdein told the court he spoke with a complainer, who claims the accused sexually assaulted her, but she did not indicate she would be involved in proceedings against him. When salmonds former chief of staff geoff aberdein told the court he and one of the complainers had first met with her on 29 march, 2018 four days earlier than the date she previously gave the scottish parliament several of them almost spontaneously combusted.
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