They say all publicity is good publicity. But perhaps that sentiment isn’t shared by those in Bute House at the news that Alex Salmond is launching his own pro-independence TV programme. The former First Minister will become the latest politician to turn TV presenter this week when he launches his new show on Thursday: ‘Scotland Speaks – with Alex Salmond.’ Like a Tartan Tucker, he will be hosting it on social media from Slàinte Media’s brand new Glasgow studio. But with the National having mastered the art of Scexit propaganda, is there really any need for more separatist media coverage?
Salmond certainly thinks so. ‘At an important time in Scotland’s story, both the Scottish and Westminster parliaments seem preoccupied with navel-gazing and side issues,’ he stormed. Side issues like, er, a second referendum, Alex? What ‘Scotland Speaks’ will actually cover remains a mystery.
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