Bbc journalist hits back at snp mps claims that reporting of scottish independence campaign was pravdalike propaganda. Jim naughtie baffled by alex salmonds weird attacks on. Bbcs nick robinson heats up row with snps alex salmond. Bbcs nick robinson heats up row with snps alex salmond bbc. Bbcs tricky nick robinsons misreporting of alex salmond on. Bbcs nick robinson called a liar as referendum battle. Alex salmond attacks bbcs nick robinson over disgraceful. When i arrive at his north london home, nick robinson is out. He accused the highlyrespected broadcaster of heckling him when he urged the snp leader to answer his. The veteran political reporter says he regrets the argument with alex salmond which lead to accusations of bias, but says the protests which. Aug 24, 2015 alex salmond has attacked nick robinson after the outgoing bbc political editor compared protests against his coverage ahead of the scottish independence referendum to scenes from vladimir putins. Tempers flare as the first minister is quizzed about the royal bank of scotlands plan to move its hq to london with the bbc man accused of. On nick robinson bizarre and weird alex salmond s attack on nick robinson and the bbc over its coverage during the independence referendum was bizarre and weird, broadcaster james naughtie has said.
Bbc accused of antiindependence bias after editing out. The today presenter rejects mr salmond s criticisms of mr robinson s independence referendum coverage and describes their. Alex salmond claims nick robinson should be ashamed as he. Paul mason comes to alex salmonds defence over bbc bias. Sep 11, 2014 nick robinson claims alex salmond didnt answer his question at a press conference earlier today. Alex salmond rants at bbc after rbs says it will quit after. Alex salmond vs nick robinson at a press conference 7 days before the independence referendum. Sep 15, 2014 the exchange comes after mr salmond s very public spat with bbc political editor nick robinson. Alex salmond has described the bbcs coverage of the scottish independence referendum as a disgrace, as he hit back at outgoing political editor nick robinson s attack on putinlike. Join thousands of others and get the latest scottish politics news sent straight to your inbox. The former leader of the scottish national party describes the bbc coverage of last years scottish independence referendum as a disgrace. By contrast alex salmond is sharp in response to the questions, particularly from nick robinson. The second part is the actual answer broadcast only during the conf. Aug 16, 2015 alex salmond is interviewed by the bbcs nick robinson image.
Nick robinson on his referendum row with alex salmond and. Mr salmond dodged the journalists question at a press conference last week, then accused him of. Alex salmond clashes with bbc political editor nick robinson as he. The guardian view on alex salmond versus nick robinson. Those were claims made by robinson, the bbcs outgoing political editor, using an appearance at the edinburgh international book festival to settle a few scores. Nick robinson compares yes scotland protest to putins russia.
Alexander elliot anderson salmond is a scottish politician serving as leader of the alba party since 2021. Thai man cuts off best friends penis and throws it to dog. Alex salmond blasts bbc scottish independence coverage after. When alex salmond provided a fairly comprehensive answer to robinsons question about the impact on scotland of rbs moving its hq to london in the event of a yes vote.
The headless chicken that found internet fame for surviving more than a week after being found decapitated in mueang ratchaburi district in central thailand has now been adopted by monks. Aug 24, 2015 alex salmond has described the bbcs coverage of the scottish independence referendum as a disgrace as he hit back at outgoing political editor nick robinson s attack on putinlike. He served as the first minister of scotland from 2007. Aug 24, 2015 jim naughtie baffled by alex salmond s weird attacks on nick robinson. Robinson crossed a line during his interview with the first minister. Sep 18, 2015 alex salmond has reheated his row with the bbcs expolitical editor nick robinson, claiming the corporations biased reporting was a significant factor in scotland voting against. Alex salmond has hit back at bbc broadcaster nick robinsons ludicrous comparison between vladimirs putins russia and. Sep 29, 2017 a moment no supporter of scottish independence could forget. Bullying bbc political editors bizarre term for the.
Headless chicken survives for more than a week and is. Aug 21, 2015 nick robinson compares yes scotland protest to putins russia. Alex salmond faces a sceptical nation financial times. Election notebook is published by bantam press, priced. First part is what nick robinson broadcast to the uk during his prime time report in 2014. The former snp leader said he held off making comments until now because of robinsons ill health. Alex salmond has launched a renewed attack on the bbcs coverage of the independence referendum days after it emerged the broadcasters former political editor nick robinson had two private meetings with david cameron just weeks ahead of the historic vote. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys starmeter awards san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Apparently alex salmond did but maybe not fully but then nick robonson implied he didnt answer the question at all which is why there was the hullabaloo in the first place. Alex salmond faces a sceptical nation this week may have revealed the flaws in the case for independence, writes kiran stacey share on twitter opens new window. Nick robinson caught lying about alex salmond not answering a. Nick robinson will be appearing at the edinburgh international book festival on august 20. Jun 21, 2015 nick robinson interviews former snp leader alex salmond during the scottish referendum campaign. As we noted on the eve of last years referendum on scottish independence, robinson was guilty of media manipulation in reporting remarks made by alex salmond, then scotlands.
The first minister gave the bbc man a detailed and direct response which lasted for over three minutes before raising the matter of the treasury link. Veteran bbc journalist jim naughtie says it is weird that alex salmond is still critical of nick robinson and the corporations coverage of. On 11 september 2014, as part of the coverage of the scottish independence referendum, robinson had a dispute with scottish national party leader alex salmond. Alex salmond reignites row with nick robinson over bias.
James naughtie call salmonds comments on nick robinson bizarre and weird. The context is whether or not alex salmond had answered a question posed by nick robinson about rbs moving their headquarters. Nick robinson and alex salmond clashed at a press conference last week salmond dodged the journalists questions and accused him of heckling dj ken. An encounter between the bbcs nick robinson, and then first minister alex salmond on last years referendum campaign trail. Msp supports sacking of those involved in alex salmond.
Bbcs tricky nick robinsons misreporting of alex salmond. Aug 24, 2015 alex salmond has launched an extraordinary attack on journalist nick robinson and the bbcs coverage of the independence referendum. Alex salmond claims nick robinson should be ashamed as. Former snp leader alex salmond says bbcs referendum coverage. Murdo macleod for the guardian n ick robinson is talking to the guardian about his new. Alex salmond blasts bbc scottish independence coverage. Sep 11, 2014 alex salmond shouted bbc journalist nick robinson, accusing him of heckling gettythe royal bank of scotland rbs announced it would relocate its headquarters to london in the event scots vote. This chapter explores the politics of intelligence accountability in the context of the 2014 referendum on scottish independence and the 2015 general election in. The former first minister of scotland said mr robinson should be embarrassed and ashamed of his reporting of the campaign. Nick robinson referendum coverage was a disgrace the former first minister hits back at the outgoing bbc political editors attack on the putinlike treatment nationalists doled. Nick robinson regrets row with alex salmond daily record.
Alex salmond smackdowns bbcs nick robinson youtube. The debates over scottish independence, leading up to the referendum last thursday, threw the bbcs progovernment bias into sharp relief. Alex salmond hits back at auld nick comparing bbc scottish. Book festival to promote his latest book election diary. Aug 24, 2015 bbcs nick robinson heats up row with snps alex salmond bbc journalist hits back at snp mps claims that reporting of scottish independence campaign was pravdalike propaganda nick robinson used. Alex salmond has described the bbcs coverage of the scottish independence referendum as a disgrace as he hit back at outgoing political editor nick robinson s attack on putinlike protests against the corporation. Nick robinson and alex salmond clashed at a press conference last week salmond dodged the journalists questions and accused him of heckling dj ken bruce played al green hit lets stay together. A press conference that the bbc cut off to show the oscar pis. Scotlands health secretary on her journey from communism via labour to the snp. The previous day robinson had reported that lloyds bank and rbs would be moving their registered offices from scotland to london in the event of a yes vote. Nick robinson spears alex salmond over scottish independence. Sep 24, 2014 lets keep up the pressure on the bbcs tory reporter sorry, thats political editor nick robinson and his misreporting of alex salmond.
Jan 20, 2017 nick robinson clashed with alex salmond after he claimed he was confident scotland would leave the united kingdom if it holds a second independence referendum. Alex salmond brands nick robinson a disgrace the scotsman. Bbcs nick robinson called a liar as referendum battle gets. Alex salmond accuses david cameron of tricks in independence. The departments buildings are currently open for wet laboratory work only. Hes running late, apparently, so daughter alice shows me through to the kitchen. With alex salmond currently engaged in a war of words with nick robinson over the bbcs disgraceful coverage of the scottish referendum, there is one former beeb employee he can turn to in his. Sep 10, 2014 alex salmond launched an astonishing tirade against bbc political editor nick robinson. Alex salmond brands bbc scottish independence referendum. Alex salmond attacks bbcs nick robinson over disgraceful referendum coverage 0 comment former first minister alex salmond has launched an outspoken attack on the bbc and its political editor nick robinson for the corporations coverage of last years referendum, calling it a disgrace and embarrassing. Aug 21, 2015 in the runup to last years referendum he was accused of bias after getting into an argument with the then first minister, alex salmond, over the bbcs coverage of a story about the possible. Nasty nick robinson cant hook alex salmond in full flow.
There were more than 1,000 demonstrators, many waving banners stating sack nick robinson, following a report about alex salmond, whom the broadcaster accused of failing to answer a question. We have carried out a comprehensive covid19 risk assessment process and have. Aug 24, 2015 nick robinson compares scotland to putins russia but regrets spat with alex salmond smith report into savile abuse said to have been circulated at bbc as delays likened to chilcot august 24, 2015. After a vigorous exchange with alex salmond, robinson became a. Speaking at the edinburgh international book festival, the radio 4 today presenter, said that the former first minister should. Original video shows alex salmonds response to nick robinson s question. The inside story of the battle over britains future and my personal battle to report it by robinson, nick isbn. Political editor on his scottish referendum clash, cybernats, tory attitudes to the bbc and his battle with cancer.
Alex salmond reignites row with top bbc reporter nick. Alex neil, an snp msp, has backed calls for those involved in the alex salmond conspiracy to be sacked if it is proven to be true. James naughtie call salmonds comments on nick robinson. Nick robinson interviews former snp leader alex salmond during the scottish referendum campaign. Nick robinson says the pro independence protests at his journalism. Nicola sturgeon has distanced herself from alex salmonds allout assault on the bbc by hosting a private dinner for its political editor, nick. Alex salmond attacks bbcs nick robinson over disgraceful referendum coverage 0 comment former first minister alex salmond has launched an outspoken attack on the bbc and its political editor nick robinson for the corporations coverage of last years referendum, calling it. Nicholas anthony robinson born 5 october 1963 is a british journalist, currently a presenter on the bbcs today programme. Alex salmond has hit back at bbc broadcaster nick robinson s ludicrous comparison between vladimirs putins russia and demonstrations staged by nationalists during the referendum. Robinson said the spat was a source of regret during an appearance at the edinburgh international book festival to promote his latest book, election diary. Prior to this he spent ten years as political editor for the bbc and has had many other roles with the broadcaster robinson was. What was ignored was that salmond picked the fight.
The former first minister said robinson should be ashamed. Began making my way to international conference centre. Sep 12, 2014 the bbc faces accusations of antiindependence bias after its political editor, nick robinson, produced a report that wrongly claimed alex salmond had ignored his question during a heated press conference. Jun 11, 2015 nicholas blincoe regrets the lack of hindsight in nick robinson s account of the runup to the election. Bbc hired indyref bodyguard for nick robinson the scotsman. Having to stand in the hot hall handing the microphone to journalists taking its toll, particularly after the whisky the night before. Aug 25, 2015 an encounter between the bbcs nick robinson, and then first minister alex salmond on last years referendum campaign trail. Discover election notebook as its meant to be heard, narrated by simon shepherd. Alex salmonds continued criticism of nick robinson is weird, says. Ive waited for nick robinson s recovery from cancer now ill attack him former scottish first minister alex salmond has blasted nick robinson for his coverage of scotlands.
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