Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond's memorial service in Edinburgh was marked by boos and accusations of 'traitor' and 'shame on you' directed at John Swinney, the current First Minister. The service took place at St Giles' Cathedral and was followed by additional protests, with supporters of Salmond's Alba Party at the forefront of the criticism.
Furious Scots booed and called the Scottish First Minister John Swinney a 'traitor' and 'shame on you' when he attended a memorial service for former First Minister Alex Salmond in Edinburgh. The service took place at St Giles' Cathedral and was followed by further criticism as Mr Swinney left the cathedral.
Supporters of Mr Salmond's Alba Party were reportedly responsible for the shouts, which originated from allegations of sexual misconduct that led to Mr Salmond's departure from the SNP in 2018. He was cleared of all charges in March 2020, and at the time of his death, was seeking compensation from the Scottish Government, totaling a reported £3m
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