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Lord Foulkes accuses Alex Salmond of 'lying to parliament'

Scotland's first minister Alex Salmond was accused in the Lords today of "lying to parliament and other transgressions".

Lord Foulkes drew gasps as he accused Salmond of 'lying to parliament and other transgressions'
Lord Foulkes drew gasps as he accused Salmond of 'lying to parliament and other transgressions'

Labour former Scottish minister Lord Foulkes of Cumnock drew gasps of surprise from peers when he levelled the charge at question time.

But when pressed over what the "transgressions" might be said only: "I'll tell you later."

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