Alex Salmond resigns

[Goldstone1976]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-29277527

 

[penny's harmonica]

Only remembered as a loser

 

[Dave the OAP]

Single issue politician

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

Given that there was a "should Cameron resign if they vote yes" thread, why wasn't there a "should Salmond's resign if they vote no" thread. We need to know.

 

[Elvis]

Does this mean that Scottish independent hopes lie with the ugly bird with the syrup?

 

[Bold Seagull]

I think he did amazingly well to be honest. He got an SNP majority at Holyrood, he got a referendum, and lets be fair, gave everyone a bloody great scare in coming so close to ending the UK as we know it. He's also secured some big concessions for Scotland from Westminster.

I think he'll be remembered as a good statesmen and a strong campaigner. I didn't agree with much that he said, but he was a convincing orator and I'm sure he most likely has a lucrative future ahead of him away from politics.

Fought a good fight, and has engaged an unprecedented number of the electorate in the issues. Well done Alex, and best of luck.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Bad move. He should have stayed on until the UK delivered on devo max. He was the one who's campaign put the shits up Cameron, Miliband and Clegg, he's the one who they worry about. If Cameron is secretly hoping this might now all blow over then his prayers might just have been answered.

 

[Lurker]

Does this mean that Scottish independent hopes lie with the ugly bird with the syrup?

Frightening thought for SNP activists.
If she leads the party it'll be a one way ticket to oblivion ...

 

[Weststander]

Paves the way for the 'charismatic' Nicola Sturgeon to lead the SNP to .... no where in particular.

 

[goldstone]

Thoroughly dislikeable guy according to my Scottish friends. Good riddance.

 

[severnside gull]

Pleasantly surprised that the gloating toad has gone so soon. Sadly his acolytes will use his departure to camouflage their (joint) failure to meet the only target they had that mattered.

 

[The Camel]

I don't particularly like the guy.

But I wish all politicians were as honourable as he's been by resigning today.

 

[Beach Hut]

It was inevitable, he tried and failed so you fall on your sword.

It was a massive gamble - no future if Sturgeon takes over

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Honourable thing to do. Total respect. Looked a broken man this morning. And why not? Scotland voters just blew a once in a generation chance to control their own destiny. He must be pig-sick.

 

[Leekbrookgull]

One of A/S many arguements (and many would agree) the out of touch Westminster elite,does that mean he will turn down the inevitable knighthood ?

 

[Weststander]

One of A/S many arguements (and many would agree) the out of touch Westminster elite,does that mean he will turn down the inevitable knighthood ?

He's also a 'republican' (not all SNP are), so he cannot accept that, shirley?

 

[Leekbrookgull]

He will.

 

[Leekbrookgull]

I think he did amazingly well to be honest. He got an SNP majority at Holyrood, he got a referendum, and lets be fair, gave everyone a bloody great scare in coming so close to ending the UK as we know it. He's also secured some big concessions for Scotland from Westminster.

I think he'll be remembered as a good statesmen and a strong campaigner. I didn't agree with much that he said, but he was a convincing orator and I'm sure he most likely has a lucrative future ahead of him away from politics.

Fought a good fight, and has engaged an unprecedented number of the electorate in the issues. Well done Alex, and best of luck.

Apart from a small number of area's was it really that close ?http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/events/scotland-decides/results

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I think he did amazingly well to be honest. He got an SNP majority at Holyrood, he got a referendum, and lets be fair, gave everyone a bloody great scare in coming so close to ending the UK as we know it. He's also secured some big concessions for Scotland from Westminster.

I think he'll be remembered as a good statesmen and a strong campaigner. I didn't agree with much that he said, but he was a convincing orator and I'm sure he most likely has a lucrative future ahead of him away from politics.

Fought a good fight, and has engaged an unprecedented number of the electorate in the issues. Well done Alex, and best of luck.

This.

 

[brightn'ove]

Apart from a small number of area's was it really that close ?http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/events/scotland-decides/results

Considering it wasn't first past the post, yes.