Alex Salmond has said there is a failure of leadership in Scotland as he attacked First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
In his opening statement to a Holyrood inquiry into the Scottish Government's unlawful investigation of sexual harassment claims made against him, Scotland's former first minister accused his successor Ms Sturgeon of using a Covid press conference to "effectively question the result of a jury".
Mr Salmond is testifying on the botched government investigation which was found to be "tainted by apparent bias" by the court.
He was acquitted of 13 charges of sexual assault in a criminal trial, and he successfully challenged the lawfulness of the government investigation.
The current Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has insisted there was no conspiracy against Mr Salmond, and she is due to appear before the committee to give evidence next week. Report by Avagninag. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Scotland's former first minister Alex Salmond accused the nation's government of acting illegally in dealing with a case against him in a row that threatens to damage the Scottish independence movement.
Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond has highlighted a 'failure in leadership' and 'suppression of key evidence' at an inquiry into the Scottish government's handling of sexual harassment complaints against him. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
For many towns and cities, Scotland's high streets will never be the same again after iconic chains crumbled under the pressure of the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily Record
Scotland prop Zander Fagerson could still play some part in this year's Six Nations despite losing his appeal against a four-week suspension. News24 Also reported by •BBC Local News