Posts Tagged ‘salmond’

Cameron: Megrahi release ‘wrong’

Sunday, May 20th, 2012

David Cameron says Lockerbie bomer Abdelbaset al-Megrahi should never have been released from prison, while Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond says the investigation will continue.

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Cameron: Megrahi release ‘wrong’

Salmond responds to Trump attacks

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

First Minister Alex Salmond tells US businessman Donald Trump he is determined to ensure Scotland reaps the benefits of offshore wind.

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SNP launching council campaign

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

SNP leader Alex Salmond is to launch his party’s council election drive ahead of the vote on 3 May.

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SNP launching council campaign

Call for Lockerbie appeal details

Saturday, March 24th, 2012

First Minister Alex Salmond calls for the publication of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi’s grounds for appeal.

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Call for Lockerbie appeal details

Scots ‘Yes’ campaign set for May

Sunday, March 4th, 2012

The “yes” campaign for Scottish independence will begin soon after the May local elections, First Minister Alex Salmond says.

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Scots ‘Yes’ campaign set for May

PM makes referendum powers offer

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

David Cameron offers to consider more Scottish powers in the event of a vote against independence, as his talks with Alex Salmond are described as “frustrating”.

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Call for meeting on ‘legal’ vote

Sunday, January 15th, 2012

Scottish Secretary Michael Moore asks Alex Salmond for a meeting to resolve “real legal problems” with the independence referendum.

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Call for meeting on ‘legal’ vote

Salmond signals referendum talks

Friday, January 13th, 2012

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond invites the prime minister and deputy prime minister to Scotland to discuss an independence referendum.

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Salmond ‘has referendum mandate’

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond, insists he has a mandate to hold a referendum on independence amid a growing row with Westminster.

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Youth jobs minister job announced

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

A dedicated minister for youth employment is to be appointed by the Scottish government, the first minister Alex Salmond tells MSPs.

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Youth jobs minister job announced

Salmond in ‘invest with us’ plea

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

First Minister Alex Salmond continues his five-day visit to the Middle East to promote Scottish business and educational links.

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Salmond in ‘invest with us’ plea

SNP pressed on ‘devo max’ issue

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

A senior Labour politician calls on the Scottish National Party’s Alex Salmond to explain what “devolution max” means.

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SNP pressed on ‘devo max’ issue

Salmond in warning to Westminster

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

SNP leader Alex Salmond issues an independence rallying call, as he warns the UK government that its days of telling Scots what to do “are over”.

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Salmond in warning to Westminster

Police reform heads Scots agenda

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond is to announce plans for a new, national police force, as he details his programme for the coming year.

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Police reform heads Scots agenda

‘Leave Lockerbie bomber to die’

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Many people believe Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi should now be left to die in peace, Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond says.

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