The White Knight Comes Riding to Snp's Aid After Members' Call for Help

The ScotsmanJuly 16, 2004

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TEATIME in the Bahamas means midnight in Aberdeenshire but Sir Sean Connery doesn't worry about time zones when tending to affairs of state. Only a few days ago, he came to a decision: the Scottish National Party's leadership candidates were dire, and a hero was needed.

We know, at least, that Alex Salmond spoke to Sir Sean about his nomination - the SNP's former leader said the exiled actor was "kind of enthusiastic" about his plans to return to the scene. But who called whom, and why, are the first of a string of questions about his decision to stage a comeback.

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The White Knight Comes Riding to Snp's Aid After Members' Call for Help

While Mr Salmond managed to wrap his departure in mystery four years ago, the motivation behind his comeback is quickly becoming apparent.

Friends said that among the factors influencing his move were th...

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