A source close to Jack McConnell said yesterday that the former First Minister thought the use of Holyrood facilities in this way was wrong, but added: “The more serious charge is cash for ministerial access and private meetings.
Pressure is mounting on Alex Salmond in the “cash for access” row after one of his predecessors said he was “aghast” that the First Minister had used his position to auction off lunches at Holyrood for party funds.
A source close to Jack McConnell said yesterday that the former First Minister thought the use of Holyrood facilities in this way was wrong, but added: “The more serious charge is cash for ministerial access and private meetings.