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Unions urge sexual harassment victims to speak out after allegations made against Salmond

CIVIL SERVICE unions urged victims of harassment at work to speak up today, following the dramatic sexual assault allegations facing Alex Salmond.

The former first minister stands accused of sexually assaulting two staff members at his official residence Bute House in 2013, while he was still in office.

Responding yesterday, Mr Salmond said he has "made many mistakes" in life but strenuously denied the allegations.

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