Alex Salmond inquiry Former First Minister's allegations of a conspiracy within the Scottish government and SNP to get him sent to prison are extraordinary – Murdo Fraser MSP
about 3 years in TheScotsman
Today, the former First Minister Alex Salmond was due to give evidence to the parliamentary inquiry investigating the Scottish government’s handling of harassment complaints against him. At the last minute, following the intervention of the Crown Office forcing the Parliamentary authorities to redact part of his written submission, he decided to pull out of appearing in person. It would have been an explosive session.