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Alex Salmond accuses Nicola Sturgeon of causing 'consternation' among Scottish independence supporters

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Alba Party took aim at his successor as SNP leader today after Holyrood election campaigning resumed. Salmond hit out following remarks by Sturgeon that an IndyRef2 may have to be delayed if Scotland's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic takes longer than expected.

The First Minister said last week it would not be “appropriate” to stage a vote on the constitution by the end of 2023 if the country is still “grappling” with covid.

Polling suggests the SNP is on course to win an outright majority at next month’s election.A key part of a what would be the Nationalists' fourth term would be seeking a joint agreement with the UK Government on a second referendum.Sturgeon has said she wants a fresh vote on Scotland’s constitutional future to.

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