Sir Sean Connery gives pep talk to new SNP leadership

Sir Sean Connery dropped in at the SNP national headquarters in Edinburgh to offer his congratulations to new leader Alex Salmond and his deputy Nicola Sturgeon - reports The Scotsman.

The former James Bond star met the pair immediately after their convincing victory in the leadership elections on Friday.

True to character, Connery then delivered a pep talk to staff as the party begins preparations for a lengthy campaign ahead of next year’s expected General Election.

The veteran actor was in Scotland this week for the unveiling of plans to build the new £20m home for the Edinburgh International Film Festival, to be called the Connery Filmhouse in honour of the actor.

Connery is a long-time admirer of Salmond’s, claiming that during John Swinney’s time at the helm, the party missed the new leader’s "wily" abilities. Both he and Salmond have dismissed claims of a rift between the party and Connery.

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