Archive: Alex Salmond

Devo-max: Gone from the ballot paper, but not forgotten

Alex Salmond contemplates moving to the centre

Although the jostling over the terms of the contest is now over, the impact of omitting a third 'devo-max' option from the ballot paper is already shaping the campaign.

Scottish independence: Overconfident London could rue the day

SNP defiant over independence referendum

Scottish independence: All to play for after referendum talks

Poll: Having SNP in power dampens support for independence

Alex Salmond: Unable to get any headway as the independence debate rages

Having the Scottish National party (SNP) in power in Holyrood actually dampens support for independence among the public, new research suggests.

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Grudge match: Alex Ferguson vs Alex Salmond

Spoiling for a fight: Alex Ferguson is expected to play a prominent role in the independence debate

Alex Ferguson had a few choice words for Alex Salmond today, amid attempts to limit the role Scots outside the country could have in the independence campaign.

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It's official: Independent Scotland would have to apply for EU membership

Alex Salmond claimed he had received assurances from the EU, but the official advice directly contradicts it.

Uncertainties over an independent Scotland's relationship with the EU have been laid to rest, after the European Commission confirmed to a Lord committee it would need to re-apply for membership.

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Brand damage: Alex Salmond scandal deepens

Ceasefire? Salmond's reputation has been badly damaged by the scandal.

The growing scandal over Alex Salmond's promises about an independent Scotland's membership of the EU has deepened, after further allegations about his behaviour emerged.

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Analysis: Is the SNP starting to unravel?

SNP: A busted flush?

Just as they get what they want, the nationalists are falling apart. Can they put the pieces back together or is this the beginning of the end for the SNP?

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Bare-faced liar: Alex Salmond's reputation in the mud

Salmond: Can his reputation survive?

Alex Salmond appeared to have been caught in an out-and-out lie yesterday, amid a disastrous series of events for the Scottish National party (SNP)

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SNP members lash out at gay marriage policy

SNP members are increasingly uncomfortable with the party's gay marriage stance

Members of the Scottish National party (SNP) lashed out at plans to legalise gay marriage yesterday, as they gathered for their conference in Perth.

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Golden child no more? Salmond under fire as SNP conference kicks off

Salmond: Is the shine wearing off?

Alex Salmond was trying to rally his troops on the first day of the SNP conference today, despite political storms breaking out in all directions.

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Cameron and Salmond sign the daddy of all British referendums

Cheshire cat? Has the PM got exactly what he wanted from the referendum negotiation?

Britain is about to experience one of the longest and most important referendums in its history, after David Cameron and Alex Salmond signed off on a two-year campaign over Scottish independence.

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Scottish independence: Overconfident London could rue the day

Relations between the two governments have not always been cordial... far from it

The whole point of the standoff in January was over who would be able to control the rules of the game.

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Nationalists trumpet 'Scottish legend' Murray's US Open win

Andy Murray's US Open victory ends a long, long wait for a Scottish tennis grand slam winner

Andy Murray's US Open victory has prompted another bout of political oneupmanship from leaders north of the border.

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Support for Scottish independence continues to fall

Salmond feeling the strain? Support for independence is falling.

Alex Salmond's hopes of securing Scottish independence were dwindling today, after a new poll showed support for separation continued to fall.

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Scottish independence prospects dwindle as polls slam Salmond

Tide turning? Support for independence is falling.

The number of people prepared to support Scottish independence is falling substantially, new polling suggests.

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Salmond: Observer journalists accessed my bank account

Alex Salmond appeared at the Leveson inquiry this afternoon

Alex Salmond's bank account was illegally accessed by journalists working for the Observer newspaper, the Scottish first minister has claimed at the Leveson inquiry.

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Salmond 'dithering' over referendum

Salmond: Dithering, scheming or holding his nerve?

David Cameron pressured Alex Salmond into holding an early referendum on Scottish independence today, when he addressed the Scottish Conservative party conference.

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'Confident' Salmond ready to begin independence campaign

Alex Salmond in confident mode

Scottish nationalists are ready to begin their "positive approach" to independence as early as this May, Alex Salmond has said.

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Pincer movement: Clegg and Miliband take on Salmond

Simultaneous attack: Salmond faces Miliband and Clegg speeches.

Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband made near-simultaneous speeches attacking Scottish minister Alex Salmond today, as the debate over Scottish independence hots up.

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Cameron comes out fighting for Scotland

Reports suggest there is a certain element of mutual respect between Salmond and Cameron

David Cameron began his fight for the preservation of the United Kingdom in Edinburgh today.

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MPs demand clarity on Scottish divorce

 Scottish and the English Parliaments united in 1707

Divorce from Scotland should be fair and equitable, parliamentarians have urged.

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Scottish independence: All to play for after referendum talks

Who'll give way? Salmond and Moore in referendum talks

Completely different assessments over the timing of an independence referendum have emerged from the two camps after Monday's talks in Edinburgh.

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Salmond popularity plummets amid referendum controversy

Salmond's popularity has fallen among non-SNP voters

The popularity of Alex Salmond has plummeted 13% since December, as the storm over a referendum on Scottish independence dominates the front pages.

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Salmond attacks Cameron 'dictatorship'

Cross purposes: Salmond brands Cameron 'dictatorial'

David Cameron's increasingly "dictatorial" approach to the Scottish independence referendum is increasing the likelihood of a 'yes' vote, Alex Salmond has said.

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Salmond: The case for English independence

Salmond: England can benefit too

Alex Salmond will direct his campaign for Scottish independence in an unusual direction today when he sets out the case for English benefits from separation.

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Clegg tells Salmond: Don't be so jumpy

Alex Salmond in Churchillian mode

Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has dismissed growing pressure from Westminster as "bullying".

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