Could Alex Salmond make a return to the SNP?

“Nicola had a number of very considerable achievements…but getting closer to independence hasn’t been one of her achievements.”

Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond hints at a return to the SNP following Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation, as he and The Sunday Times’ Rod Liddle discuss her legacy and the future of the Scottish independence movement.
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[anthonyferris]

The SNP need to call an election. Well that's what they kept telling the Tories every time they changed leaders.

[bluebeetle]

Alex coming back really will be the end of the SNP. Cant come quick enough, Go for it Alex.

[franksharp]

I remember when Alex Salmond lost in the last push for independence, he turned round to Nicola Sturgeon when she took over and said, Go on Nicola make history. She has made history alright, it took years for Alex Salmond to build the SNP up, well she blew it overnight. My father said home rule wont be in my time maybe in yours, well i am now 66 years old i will be dead and buried and i will never See it . Thanks a lot Nicola.

[martinanderson]

With any luck Alex will try to get back, and that will completely sink the show.

[psycrow]

Makes you wonder why people vote for a party so devoid of talent and policy…

[chadimirputin]

We've had salmon, then sturgeon, we now need a trout.

[johntozer]

At least he knows the difference between male and female

[DavoidJohnson]

When politicians can make a life long career out of not achieving independence, this shows at least a lack of commitment.

[harryhill]

As we say in Scotland....Nae chance. Salmond must think Scotland has the collective memory of a goldfish. The rumours were someone couldnt keep their fishy fins to themselves....

[audreymcleod]

God I hope not we want rid of that toxic lot they have done an enough damage. To this country We demand better

[peterscraig]

Most of the SNP ARE SOVEREIGN AND GIVE THEIR VOTE FOR SCOTLANDS INDEPENDENCE, AND SOME ARE A NO VOTE AND THEREFORE THEIR SOVEREIGNTY IS NOT FOR SCOTLAND, AND ARE EXCEPTING ENGLANDS UKs GOVERNMENT SOVEREIGNTY

[kevinbrown]

Hope not hope he disappears he gets too much airplay as it is in the TV Just like Sturgeon did

[lyndacalder]

I really wish people wouldn't refer to humza as the first Muslim leader in the western world. Doesn't anyone remember Obama????

[iaingreig]

Why would the SNP allow this? they have nothing to gain from bringing him back and a lot to lose

[johnscullion]

No return for him ever to party simple

[anthonyferris]

The next leader will find they face the same problem. Not the numbers to call a referendum and not the talent to do the day jod.

[nancyreid]

Just wish they would all go away, REFORM, is what we need reform the whole structure of politcs they just dont get it..

[jameslyddall]

Listening interview now before all the raids started happening and the resignations started, this hasn’t aged well for the SNP lol

[amandamcmartin]

Alex is the only person that will get us independence

[JeffLines]

The clarity of thought and historical perspective offered by the SNP never ceases to impress.