- Scottish National Party leader announces he’s stepping down in November from leadership of the party and as Scotland’s First Minister
If at first you don’t succeed, give up
Just kidding all you Yes voters out there. I know he’s been championing the cause for years but nonetheless the timing of his announcement is a little strange when, despite losing the battle, he has certainly moved lines forward in the war.
I guess he thinks the movement needs new legs. We’ll find out when we get more detail
Update:
Salmond says
For me as leader my time is nearly over but for Scotland the campaign continues and the dream shall never die
I have no intention of retiring from Scottish politics – there are a large number of things you are able to do when you’re not first minister or leader of a political party
I had to make a judgement as to whether I’m best placed to take that opportunity forward – and I think others are.And the party I’m sure will make a wise choice and take party and country forward. The most important thing is not about First Minister
The Beeb has more here
Damn, those Russian bombers failing left me no choice . Freeeeeeeeeedom!
