Salmond to quit as Scotland's First Minister

Alex Salmond today said he would be standing down as Scotland’s First Minister and Scottish National Party (SNP) leader.

Salmond to quit as Scotland's First Minister
Fri, 19 Sep, 2014 - 17:22

Alex Salmond today said he would be standing down as Scotland’s First Minister and Scottish National Party (SNP) leader.

After the referendum defeat, Mr Salmond said it was time for a new leader who could now take the devolution process forward.

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