Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs

Nicola Sturgeon has been questioned about Alex Salmond claims at first minister’s questions. In a heated exchange, Jackie Baillie, the acting Scottish Labour leader at Holyrood, told Sturgeon there was 'something rotten at the core of the SNP and it is poisoning our democratic institutions'. Sturgeon said what was poisoning institutions was politicians 'hurling assertions and accusations without a shred of evidence to back them up' Nicola Sturgeon rejects opposition claim 'something rotten at core of SNP' ► https://www.theguardian.com/politics/... The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3uhA7zg Website ► https://www.theguardian.com Facebook ►  / theguardian   Twitter ►   / guardian   Instagram ► https://instagram/guardian