Route to Scottish independence should not be ‘pigeon-holed’ into a referendum

Alex Salmond was speaking during a press briefing on Thursday Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA

Alex Salmond has said the route to Scottish independence should not be “pigeon-holed” into holding a referendum.

The leader of the newly formed Alba Party said, if there is an independence supermajority in Holyrood after this election, the parliament should instruct the Scottish Government to start negotiations with Westminster.