Scotland's Salmond launches rival pro independence party
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Alex Salmond said the party's aim is to maximise the number of pro-independence lawmakers. Photo: Reuters
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has launched a new pro-independence party to run in May's parliamentary election - a move that could splinter the separatist vote by drawing support from Nicola Sturgeon, his protege turned foe.