24 August – Former
SNPFirst MinisterAlex Salmond describes sexual misconduct allegations against him as "patently ridiculous" and is taking the
Scottish Government to court to challenge the complaints procedure which has been activated against him.[9]
3 September – Latest available data shows that
SNP membership has overtaken the
Conservatives across the UK for the first time ever, pushing the party of government into third place by quantity of members.[10]
24 August – Former
SNPFirst MinisterAlex Salmond describes sexual misconduct allegations against him as "patently ridiculous" and is taking the
Scottish Government to court to challenge the complaints procedure which has been activated against him.[9]
3 September – Latest available data shows that
SNP membership has overtaken the
Conservatives across the UK for the first time ever, pushing the party of government into third place by quantity of members.[10]