Alex Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland, has died aged 69.
Salmond, who served as First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014, was a prominent figure in the movement for Scottish independence.The stalwart Scottish nationalist had been giving a speech in North Macedonia this morning when he collapsed, it is understood.Salmond is credited with bringing the fight for Scottish independence to the mainstream of British politics, with the SNP describing him as a "titan" of their movement.
"Alex modernised the SNP and led us into government for the first time, becoming Scotland's fourth first minister and paving the way for the 2014 referendum which took Scotland to the brink of independence. He will be remembered for all of that. My thoughts are with Moira, his wider family and his friends." Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer led tributes to the icon of Scottish politics.
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