Salmond

British

/ ˈsæmənd /

noun

Alex ( ander Elliot Anderson ). born 1954, Scottish Nationalist politician; first minister of the Scottish Parliament from 2007

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David Cameron was the prime minister who reached an agreement with then SNP leader Alex Salmond that a referendum could be held in 2014.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

In February First minister John Swinney said the request by the commissioner had been complicated by the need to make redactions to avoid identifying women who had made allegations against Salmond.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026

The former first minister described her now estranged husband as a "key figure" in the party's success under her late predecessor Alex Salmond.

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

Campbell Gunn, who acted as an adviser to both, claimed Salmond had warned Sturgeon that Murrell's position as chief executive was "untenable" while she was party leader.

From BBC ● May 28, 2026

The name of a Captain Salmond of the now extinct parish or manor of Salterford is connected with this transaction.

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