Im not a member of the snp and, although i like him more than many of our political leaders not difficult to achieve i wouldnt want to see him continue as first minister following independence. Torrance is best known for his unauthorised biography of alex salmond and. According to mr salmonds biographer david torrance. Read salmond, by david torrance online on bookmate new postreferendum edition. David torrance and kevin schofield the legacy of alex salmond is debated by his unofficial biographer david torrance and the. Salmonds successor as scotlands first minister and snp leader, nicola sturgeon, said she would have advised against his decision to broadcast for the channel. The alex salmond show on 9 november 2017, the rt channel formerly known as russia today announced he would host a show called the alex salmond show on the network. David torrances most popular book is eu referendum 2016.
A jawdropping video published by the sunday times yesterday shows alex salmonds qc, gordon jackson, talking openly on a train about his clients highprofile court case, including calling the former first minister a sex pest, inappropriate, an arse hole, a bully and stupid, as well as risking contempt of court by naming two of the women involved in the trial. Alex salmond is well known in scotland, the uk and beyond as the leader of the scottish national party and scotlands first minister, but relatively little is understood about salmond as a human being, what makes him a nationalist, what shaped his political views, and what sort of country he believes an independent scotland can be. Alex salmond is well known in scotland, the uk and beyond as the leader of the scottish national party and scotlands first minister, but relatively little is understood about salmond as a human being, what makes him a nationalist, what shaped his political views, and what sort of country he believes an independent scotland. Challenging illegal wars, homophonic behaviour, tax evasion, financial fraud etc. David torrance is a british political journalist, author and contemporary historian. A couple of weeks ago, alex salmond picked a fight with the bbcs nick robinson. Alex salmond no longer has the pound in his pocket david. Alex salmond, scottish politician who served in the british house of commons 19872010, 201517 and who was first minister of scotland 200714.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading salmond. By the time alex salmond resigned as first minister after the no vote in the scottish independence referendum, she was viewed as his natural successor, leading her party to its remarkable success at the 2015 general election. He is the author of several books on scottish politics. Alex salmond is well known as a former leader of the scottish national party and f. Labour mps, for example, will find her much easier to deal with than salmond. Sep 21, 2014 alex salmond has always delighted in taking people by surprise and his shock resignation as both snp leader and scottish first minister on friday afternoon certainly did that. He was also leader of the scottish national party from 1990 to 2000 and from 2004 to 2014.
He is the author of several books on scottish politics, the best known. It included the observation that, i hardly know david torrance and, much more problematically for a biographer he doesnt know me at all. Utilising a raft of published and unpublished material, torrance charts the life and career of alex salmond from his schooldays, his political activism at st andrews university, his early career at the royal bank of scotland, his election as the mp for banff and buchan and, in greater depth than ever before, his two spells as leader of the snp. I noted the musings from my selfappointed biographer david torrance why the salmond magic is in need of a. It was a very high pressure 247 operation and officials from the private office accompanied the first minister on all official occasions, including dinners. It included the observation that, i hardly know david torrance and, much more problematically. In the first elections for the devolved scottish parliament in edinburgh in 1999 created under blairs leadership the snp lost out to labour and salmond quit as leader. Salmonds bizarre public dig at critical commentator torrance. Salmond david torrance paperback softback musicmagpie store. David torrance only a deepseated craving for the limelight can explain the former snp leaders decision to host a tv show on the kremlinsponsored channel fri. Leading lady the driving force behind first minister. Salmond is still box office the first minister is as confident as ever, but he remains a better advocate of the snp as a party of government rather than a.
Mar 20, 2015 alex salmond would have been much more pugilistic. Alex salmond has always delighted in taking people by surprise and his shock resignation as both snp leader and scottish first minister on friday afternoon certainly did that. Alex salmonds reply to david torrance heraldscotland. In his preface, he refers to the famous letter from alex salmond, the reluctant subject of a previous torrance biography, which was published in the herald. Alex salmond is known throughout scotland, the uk and beyond as the leader of the scottish national party and scotlands first minister, but relatively little is understood about salmond as a human being, what makes him a nationalist, what shaped his political views, and what sort of country he believes an independent scotland can be. Salmond by david torrance overdrive rakuten overdrive. David torrance born 7 august 1977 in edinburgh, scotland is a british political journalist, author and contemporary historian. Buy david torrance ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. In 2012, salmond signed an agreement with prime minister david cameron to hold a referendum on scottish independence in 2014.
David torrance is alex salmonds biographer and the author of the battle. According to david torrances biography, salmond and a friend went to the agm of the university branch of the federation of student nationalists the following day and. David torrance is a freelance journalist based in london, and author of a number of political biographies, including george younger,david steel and alex salmond. Alex salmond hits back at claims he sexually assaulted two. I should declare a brief connection before i continue i know the books author, journalist david torrance, from university days and recall on. According to david torrance s biography, salmond and a friend went to the agm of the university branch of the federation of student nationalists the following day and. In the latest extract from his biography of snp leader alex salmond, david torrance uncovers the pivotal role wife moira has played in his career. He is a regular contributor to stvs politics now programme, writes obituaries for the sunday herald and political comment for the scotsman. Unionist politicians, with their media lackeys, are absolutely raging that the snp have actually managed to find a way to circumvent their scottish news blackout. Books by david torrance author of eu referendum 2016.
How many books did torrance sell after advertising on rt. David torrance is devolution and constitution specialist at the house of commons library. Torrance is best known for his unauthorised biography of alex salmond and his political commentary for stv and bbc. From protest to power by david torrance alex salmond is well known in scotland, the uk and beyond as the leader of the scottish national party and scotlands first minister, but relatively little is understood about salmond as a human being, what makes him a nationalist, what shaped his political views, and what sort of country he. Against the odds, said both salmond and blair were more pragmatic than dogmatic. Everyone who knew either alex or moira at this time recalls them being a perfect match, while their 17year age gap was barely perceptible. During a recent visit to brussels, the former first minister alex salmond mused about the prevailing wisdom that the established order was under siege from the forces of rightwing. In this book, david torrance traces the life and career of a remarkable woman. Alex salmond was born on december 31, 1954 in linlithgow, west lothian, scotland as alexander elliot anderson salmond. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Salmond david torrance paperback softback musicmagpie. Libdem alex colehamilton is needing his head examined, along with labours james kelly.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Alex salmond is well known in scotland, the uk and beyond from his tenure as leader of scottish national party and his time. Alex salmond, the chief protagonist of the scottish independence. Challenging the tory unionists lies which pervade the airways. Scotland, declared a young alex salmond in may 1975, knows. He is also he author of a number of wellreceived books on scottish politics including we. Feb 12, 2014 alex salmond no longer has the pound in his pocket david torrance george osbornes edinburgh speech will challenge the snp leader to reveal his plan b for an independent scottish currency. Discover book depositorys huge selection of david torrance books online. Torrance has written six previous books and is also currently studying a parttime phd in political history at queen mary, university of london. David torrance is author of the battle for britain. Salmond s successor as scotlands first minister and snp leader, nicola sturgeon, said she would have advised against his decision to broadcast for the channel. Cue a mob descending on the bbcs shiny new pacific quay hq in glasgow demanding that the journalist be sacked.
David torrance has had a prolific output in recent years, writing a revisionist. Aug 24, 2018 according to mr salmonds biographer david torrance. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image. Join alex salmond and his guests for a festival of fun, friends and freedom. Shop amongst our popular books, including 9, nicola sturgeon, 100 days of hope and fear and more from david torrance. Orders of the bath for salmonds staff uk news express. Alex salmond no longer has the pound in his pocket david torrance george osbornes edinburgh speech will challenge the snp leader to reveal his plan b for an independent scottish currency.
Against the odds kindle edition by torrance, david. David torrance and kevin schofield the legacy of alex salmond is debated by his unofficial biographer david torrance and the suns chief political correspondent kevin schofield. Mr salmonds rise to prominence came as the snp fell on hard times, triggered by margaret thatchers 1979 conservative election win, which saw the number of nationalist mps slashed from 11 to two. Nov, 2017 how many books did torrance sell after advertising on rt. Thatcherism in a cold climate hardcover 15jun 2009. Returning to the testimony of alex salmond, this had started with alex being led by his counsel through a description of the functioning of the private office of the first minister. Alex salmond sex offences trial page 2 politics david. David torrance has 26 books on goodreads with 426 ratings. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Alex salmond trial book volcano could mean snp has to be replaced, says former deputy leader jim sillars compared the aftermath of mr salmonds trial. Nov 10, 2017 david torrance only a deepseated craving for the limelight can explain the former snp leaders decision to host a tv show on the kremlinsponsored channel fri 10 nov 2017 10. He is the author of several books on scottish politics, the best known being his unauthorised biographies of nicola sturgeon and alex salmond. Jan 19, 2018 david torrance is an out and out liar.
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