Alex Salmond inquiry

The probe into the handling of harassment claims against Alex Salmond wants to see messages between SNP and government officials.

The next few weeks could be bloody for the SNP as a Scottish Parliament inquiry kicks off.

The former first minister is urged to reconsider his refusal to appear at Holyrood on 19 January.

The former first minister's lawyers say he will not be able to give evidence next week - but may do so in February.

That is the question an independent investigation has been tasked with answering.

He claims her evidence to an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against him was "untrue".

The document, which contains legal advice given to the Scottish government, will be read by committee members.

Nicola Sturgeon accuses opposition parties of "indulging in wild conspiracy theories" over the Salmond inquiry.

Opposition members claim Peter Murrell's evidence on Tuesday contained "contradictions and discrepancies".

Peter Murrell insists his wife Nicola Sturgeon did not tell him details of her meetings with Alex Salmond.

A civil servant says she does not believe the two women initially intended to report their allegations to the police.

The Scottish Conservative leader suggests the first minister "has something to hide" by not publishing legal advice.

The deputy first minister refuses to allow two civil servants to give evidence - sparking a furious response.

Opposition parties accuse the Scottish government of ignoring the will of parliament by failing to hand over the documents.

The convener of Holyrood's inquiry into harassment complaints hits out at "prevarication and obfuscation" by key players.

Opposition MSPs unite to demand the government release legal advice from its court battle with Alex Salmond.

The former first minister calls for the remit of an investigation into his successor's conduct to be widened.

Barbara Allison initially told MSPs she had no recollection of receiving the text - but now says it was deleted.