Scotland’s first minister is in no celebratory mood after surviving Salmond debacle
Unless you were one of the two who believe they were sexually harassed by Alex Salmond, this was a good day for women. With Nicola Sturgeon found not to have breached the ministerial code – or misled parliament – on any of the four charges by the independent Hamilton inquiry, Scotland’s first minister was effectively in the clear and free to lead the SNP in the upcoming election campaign.
Not that Sturgeon was particularly in the mood to celebrate during her brief press conference shortly after the publication of the inquiry’s report. That could come later. For now, despite an understandable hint of relief, she still appeared almost numb with stress. Her delivery was flat, her mood brittle as she welcomed the findings. “I have been at peace with my own conscience,” she said. Though the last few months had certainly taken their toll.
