'Joined at the Hip' vs Alex Who?
Nicola Sturgeon tried to put some distance between herself from Alex Salmond by suddenly attacking Salmond's character flaws which had somehow escaped her attention for the best part of 30 years.
Peter Brookes captured the moment in his cartoon for The Times.
Sturgeon on Salmond (28/03/21)
Nicola Sturgeon says she's fairly well qualified to comment on Alex Salmond after working with him for almost 30 years.
Toxic Culture vs Nothing But Praise (21/03/21)
The Sunday Times reports that a toxic working culture existed at the top of the government when Alex Salmond was First Minister.
If things were so ugly and out of control, it stands to reason this must have been obvious to Nicola Sturgeon as Deputy First Minister.Yet Nicola had nothing but praise for her predecessor until very recently.
Sturgeon on Salmond - "Not Got a Sexist Bone In His Body" (03/03/21)
Nicola Sturgeon has known Alex Salmond for the best part of 30 years and although she has had some critical things to say recently about his behaviour - this has not always been the case.
The Daily Record - 10 June 2015
'Behave yourself, Alex Salmond is no sexist' – First Minister Nicola Sturgeon defends her predecessor over Commons row
SNP leader takes time out from her visit to the United States to insist the MP for Gordon “has not got a sexist bone in his body”.
Back in 2015 Nicola even went as far as to say the former First Minister "had not got a sexist bone in his body."
No wonder people are cynical at the ability of politicians to say whatever suits their purpose when they find themselves in tricky situations.
The Daily Record - 10 June 2015
'Behave yourself, Alex Salmond is no sexist' – First Minister Nicola Sturgeon defends her predecessor over Commons row
SNP leader takes time out from her visit to the United States to insist the MP for Gordon “has not got a sexist bone in his body”.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says Alex Salmond is no sexist (Image: PA)
NICOLA Sturgeon has launched a bracing defence of Alex Salmond over charges of sexism after he told a Conservative MP to “behave yourself, woman”.
The First Minister took time out from her visit to the United States to insist her predecessor “has not got a sexist bone in his body”.
Sturgeon leapt to the Gordon MP’s defence after he sparked controversy during a House of Commons exchange with Enterprise Minister Anna Soubry last week.
The Times - 11 June 2015
Sturgeon rejects sexist jibe about Salmond
Nicola Sturgeon said she believed Alex Salmon had not got a sexist bone in his body - GETTY IMAGES
NICOLA Sturgeon has launched a bracing defence of Alex Salmond over charges of sexism after he told a Conservative MP to “behave yourself, woman”.
The First Minister took time out from her visit to the United States to insist her predecessor “has not got a sexist bone in his body”.
Sturgeon leapt to the Gordon MP’s defence after he sparked controversy during a House of Commons exchange with Enterprise Minister Anna Soubry last week.
The Times - 11 June 2015
Sturgeon rejects sexist jibe about Salmond
Nicola Sturgeon said she believed Alex Salmon had not got a sexist bone in his body - GETTY IMAGES
By Lindsay McIntosh - The Times
Nicola Sturgeon has said that no man “is less sexist” than Alex Salmond as she made a staunch defence of her predecessor who is in trouble for telling a female MP to “behave” in the House of Commons.
Mr Salmond, the former first minister, snapped “behave yourself, woman” at Anna Soubry, the minister for small business, during heated exchanges in parliament last week. He has since been condemned by political opponents, including Ms Soubry, for the “sexist” remark.
Ms Sturgeon used an interview yesterday to defend him and praise him for the support he has given her throughout her career.
Nicola Sturgeon has leapt to the defence of Alex Salmond in his row with a female Tory minister, insisting there is 'not a sexist bone in his body'.
Mr Salmond was accused of sexism after describing business minister Anna Soubry as 'demented' and telling her to 'behave yourself, woman' during a debate in the House of Commons.
But Miss Sturgeon has claimed there is no man she knows 'who is less sexist' than her predecessor as SNP leader.
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, pictured on her trip to New York, has defended her predecessor Alex Salmond over claims he is sexist
The Huffington Post - 10 June 2015
Nicola Sturgeon Defends Alex Salmond Against Accusations Of Sexism Following Anna Soubry Comments
Paul Vale - The Huffington Post UK
NEW YORK -- Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon defended Alex Salmond against accusations of sexism on Tuesday, stating there is no man she knows "who is less sexist."
Salmond was accused of sexism after he told Conservative MP Anna Soubry to "behave yourself, woman" during a parliamentary debate on devolution last Wednesday.
Speaking to the HuffPost UK, Sturgeon said that having "worked with Alex Salmond for 25 years, he’s not got a sexist bone in his body."
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon visits Glasgow Caledonian University New York on June 8, 2015 in New York City
SNP MP Hannah Bardell defends Alex Salmond in sexism row
A key ally of Alex Salmond has accused the media of being “disingenuous” for claiming the former First Minister is sexist.
Hannah Bardell, who worked for Salmond for years and is now an MP, said: “I cannot think of anyone who has done more to help women, and men, to progress under his guidance.
“It’s disingenuous to create that sort of storm round what he said.”
Nicola Sturgeon has said that no man “is less sexist” than Alex Salmond as she made a staunch defence of her predecessor who is in trouble for telling a female MP to “behave” in the House of Commons.
Mr Salmond, the former first minister, snapped “behave yourself, woman” at Anna Soubry, the minister for small business, during heated exchanges in parliament last week. He has since been condemned by political opponents, including Ms Soubry, for the “sexist” remark.
Ms Sturgeon used an interview yesterday to defend him and praise him for the support he has given her throughout her career.
The Mail - 10 June 2015
Alex Salmond is least sexist man I know, says Nicola Sturgeon after he told Tory minister to 'behave yourself, woman'- Sturgeon defends predecessor, says there is 'no sexist bone in his body'
- Former SNP leader launched tirade when Anna Soubry interrupted him
- He said the MP should 'behave better' before telling her to 'calm down'
- Soubry also hit back, saying his 'attitude belongs in the 19th century'
Nicola Sturgeon has leapt to the defence of Alex Salmond in his row with a female Tory minister, insisting there is 'not a sexist bone in his body'.
Mr Salmond was accused of sexism after describing business minister Anna Soubry as 'demented' and telling her to 'behave yourself, woman' during a debate in the House of Commons.
But Miss Sturgeon has claimed there is no man she knows 'who is less sexist' than her predecessor as SNP leader.
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, pictured on her trip to New York, has defended her predecessor Alex Salmond over claims he is sexist
The Huffington Post - 10 June 2015
Nicola Sturgeon Defends Alex Salmond Against Accusations Of Sexism Following Anna Soubry Comments
Paul Vale - The Huffington Post UK
NEW YORK -- Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon defended Alex Salmond against accusations of sexism on Tuesday, stating there is no man she knows "who is less sexist."
Salmond was accused of sexism after he told Conservative MP Anna Soubry to "behave yourself, woman" during a parliamentary debate on devolution last Wednesday.
Speaking to the HuffPost UK, Sturgeon said that having "worked with Alex Salmond for 25 years, he’s not got a sexist bone in his body."
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon visits Glasgow Caledonian University New York on June 8, 2015 in New York City
SNP MP Hannah Bardell defends Alex Salmond in sexism row
A key ally of Alex Salmond has accused the media of being “disingenuous” for claiming the former First Minister is sexist.
Hannah Bardell, who worked for Salmond for years and is now an MP, said: “I cannot think of anyone who has done more to help women, and men, to progress under his guidance.
“It’s disingenuous to create that sort of storm round what he said.”
