First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said there is “no legal basis” to suspend Alex Salmond from the SNP, following accusations of sexual harassment. It comes after opposition parties called for the SNP to suspend Salmond over the allegations, which he denies. Sturgeon said: “As SNP leader, it is important that I set out the reasons for the party’s current position as clearly as I can. “In summary, the party has no legal basis at this time to suspend Alex Salmond’s membership. “Of course, should that situation change, the matter will be reconsidered, as it would be for any member.

Source: Huffington Post August 26, 2018 15:52 UTC