Coronavirus: Health minister Nadine Dorries tests positive and self-isolates Officials are trying to trace everyone she met after going to a reception with the PM
Month: March 2020
ALEX SALMOND TRIAL 3
The woman previously told the court that she had felt “hunted” by Mr Salmond, who she claimed had “pounced on her” after a dinner at Bute House in June 2014, pulled her clothes off, pushed her onto a bed and then lay naked on top of her despite her protests.
THE ALEX SALMOND TRIAL 2
BBC Scotland is reporting that a former Scottish government official has accused Alex Salmond of “pouncing” on her and taking her clothes off in his official residence while he was the country’s first minister.
SALMOND CHARGED WITH TEN SEXUAL ASSAULTS
It is alleged that the offences were committed at various locations across Scotland, including the Scottish Parliament and the first minister’s official Bute House residence in Edinburgh.
SNP COMMUNITIES SECRETARY TO QUIT HOLYROOD
BBC Scotland is reporting that Scottish government minister Aileen Campbell, right, is to step down at the next Holyrood election to spend more time with her family.
CONTROVERSY OVER LOBBY FIRM ‘HYPOCRISY’
In July, 2019, Baillie Gifford hosted a climate roundtable meeting at the Edinburgh Science Festival, of which it was a “headline sponsor“. Four of the firm’s representatives attended: Andrew Telfer, Michael Pye, Tim Garratt and Diane Esson.