Alex Salmond.
Alba Party leader and First Minister of Scotland 2007–2014 (1954–2024)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
One to three months ago
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A legal inquiry has been launched into alleged misconduct involving former minister Alex Salmond regarding information disclosure, involving the Scottish Government and the Scottish Information Commissioner.Some support1 report
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Alex Salmond initiated a renewed independence push while Peter Murrell was reported to have embezzled hundreds of thousands of pounds.Some support1 report
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Malcolm Offord discussed referendum support in Scotland, while Alex Salmond previously boosted SNP support.Some support2 reports
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Alex Salmond served as First Minister during key announcements in Scotland on August 31, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Paul McManus is continuing Alex Salmond's legal case, which involves business interests related to a quarry in Lanarkshire.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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David Davis used Parliament to discuss Alex Salmond's political issues.Some support3 reports
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Alex Salmond and Humza Yousaf's policies are noted for shaping the direction of a specific sector.Some support1 report
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Peter Murrell was noted as a key architect of SNP success and served under Alex Salmond's leadership.Some support1 report
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Around Alex Salmond this week
News at the entities that move Alex Salmond most-
Scotland StructuralMurdo Fraser criticizes public sector spending under the SNP, highlighting pressure on the devolved Scottish Government in Scotland.Moves Alex Salmond
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David Davis OperationalDavid Davis spoke in the House of Commons regarding Northern Ireland issues, while Douglas Hogg made remarks about NI solicitors.Moves Alex Salmond
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House of Lords OperationalUK policy paper proposes Territory representation for the upper house.Moves Alex Salmond
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Nicola Sturgeon OperationalJoanna Cherry criticized John Swinney's leadership and advocated for Scottish independence following Nicola Sturgeon's departure from the SNP.Moves Alex Salmond
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Catholic Church OperationalDeportations are reducing worker participation in Fresno, prompting the Catholic Church to advocate for immigration reform.Moves Alex Salmond
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Donald Trump TransactionalDonald Trump allegedly blocked opposition leader María Corina Machado's return to Venezuela.Moves Alex Salmond
Connections
The 14 strongest of 19, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Scotland Structural
Alex Salmond's political identity and leadership function were defined by the political structure of Scotland.
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Nicola Sturgeon Operational
The relationship involves political conflict, mutual criticism, and Salmond's historical influence on SNP support and Sturgeon's political standing.
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David Davis Operational
David Davis actively engages in political conflict and discussion regarding Alex Salmond.
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Paul McManus Operational
Paul McManus is actively continuing a legal case involving Alex Salmond.
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Alex Neil Structural
Alex Neil served in the SNP Cabinet under Alex Salmond.
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Laura Kuenssberg Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a single mention of A's past political associations being discussed in a media interview.
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Humza Yousaf Mentioned together
Both individuals are noted for their policies shaping a sector's direction and are mentioned in related articles.
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Alex Neil Operational
Alex Neil criticized Alex Salmond's political stance regarding oil projects during the Sturgeon era.
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Catholic Church Operational
Alex Salmond achieved rapprochement with the Catholic Church.
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West Lothian Shared context
Alex Salmond was involved in the opening of the West Lothian Council.
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Donald Trump Transactional
Donald Trump sent a letter to Alex Salmond.
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John Swinney Operational
Alex Salmond and John Swinney are noted for contrasting political styles during campaigning.
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Lara Mentioned together
The entities are thematically linked in a discussion regarding a 2011 independence referendum precedent.
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House of Lords Operational
The relationship involves the House of Lords investigating a serious political scandal concerning Alex Salmond.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
3 events- A legal inquiry has been launched into alleged misconduct involving former minister Alex Salmond regarding information disclosure, involving the Scottish Government and the Scottish Information Commissioner.
- Alex Salmond initiated a renewed independence push while Peter Murrell was reported to have embezzled hundreds of thousands of pounds.
- Malcolm Offord discussed referendum support in Scotland, while Alex Salmond previously boosted SNP support.