'Why has no one resigned in wake of Alex Salmond inquiry?'

Jan 7, 2021

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Scotland’s Justice Minister has called on Home Secretary Priti Patel to deny President Donald Trump entry to the UK once he leaves office.

His comments came after Nicola Sturgeon joined the chorus of world political leaders condemning the violent scenes in Washington last night, where pro-Trump protesters breached the Capitol Building.

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The biggest unanswered question from the Salmond Inquiry is why there have been no resignations, Kenny MacAskill writes in our opinion section today.

Mr MacAskill says: " the appearance of some participants, so far, has been more redolent of an episode from the TV comedy The Office than the workings of senior ranks of governance in the land."

He adds: "But in this show nothing, no resignations, no one has fallen on their sword, been suspended or even just pushed surreptitiously out of the door."

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