'I will speak with my own voice' - Nicola Sturgeon on party divisions, Alex Salmond and succession plans Award-winning writer Dani Garavelli had an exclusive interview with Nicola Sturgeon in yesterday's Scotland on Sunday. It's not one you want to miss. "This interview is supposed to mark the drawing of a line under the events of the last few years; one last reflection so the SNP leader can put the past behind her. But Alex Salmond has a knack for making everything about him; and so, as she greets me, one of the first words out of her mouth is “Alba," writes Dani. Read the interview in full here. Tommy Sheridan has joined Alex Salmond's Alba party Former MSP Tommy Sheridan has announced that he has joined Alex Salmond’s new pro-independence party. The former Scottish Socialist Party leader, who was jailed in 2011 for perjury relating to his legal action against the News of the World newspaper, said on Twitter that he “looked forward to working alongside others” in the promotion of Scottish independence. Find out about what this means for the Alba Party. Opinion: 'Alex Salmond has plunged a stake into the heart of Scottish democracy' Be under no illusions, the launch last week of the Alba Party shall put a stake through the democratic credentials of the Scottish Parliament elections on 6 May, claims columnist Brian Monteith. "The once-hallowed concept of providing proportionality in the outcome of voters’ intentions is, thanks to Alex Salmond, being put to the sword." Do you agree with Brian? Have your say in the comment section of the story here. RuPaul's Drag Race US: Greenock born drag act looking to be crowned Queen of Scots In our feature section, Graham Falk catches up with the Scottish star of RuPaul's Drag Race USA and finds out how Rosé went from the streets of Greenock to global stardom on popular Netflix series. Read the full interview here. Thanks for reading, more headlines below. Sam Shedden, [email protected] | 
