Alex Salmond 

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Latest news on Alex Salmond, leader of the Alba Party since 2021. Get breaking updates and commentary on his party, policies and pledges.

Alex Salmond is a prominent Scottish politician who has played a significant role in the Scottish independence movement. Born on December 31, 1954, in Linlithgow, Scotland, Salmond is best known for his leadership of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and his tenure as the First Minister of Scotland.

In recent years, Salmond has been involved in legal battles and controversies, including allegations of sexual harassment, of which he was acquitted in 2020. Following these events, he launched a new political party, Alba, in 2021, aiming to further the cause of Scottish independence.