[hibeejim21]

I agree about the difficulty of the timing of this mate, but I don't think Salmond can be blamed for that. He didnt set up the enquiry or create the timing, he has been asked to provide his submission and he has. That cant be held against him I'm afraid.

Whatever you think of Salmond it looks very much like hes been the victim of a political conspiracy, hes quite entitled to fight his case all the way regardless of any effect on the independence campaign. I know I would be !

I also think Salmond does not believe Sturgeon wants independence enough, as in she's happy if it falls in her lap but isn't prepared to really push for it. Thats also been backed up by key allies of his statements of late.