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Alex Salmond’s political star had long faded. Yet his death has sent shock waves through Scotland

While the Alba leader’s final years were dominated by controversy, his vision for independence changed Scottish politics for ever, says writer, journalist, campaigner and podcaster Lesley Riddoch

The Guardian - UK

Alba depute leader reflects on what Alex Salmond's death means for party

THE deputy leader of the Alba Party has said it is too soon to consider what Alex Salmond’s death will mean for the organisation.

The National (Scotland)

Tributes paid to Alex Salmond’s ‘colossal contribution’ to Scottish and UK politics

First minister John Swinney says predecessor, who died on Saturday, ‘had a huge impact on our public life’

The Guardian - UK

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Leader of North Macedonia event describes moment Alex Salmond died

A leader of the conference in North Macedonia where Alex Salmond spent his last few days said the forum is “in a state of shock” over his death.

The National (Scotland)

Readers invited to share their memories of Alex Salmond

READERS of The National are being invited to share their abiding memories of former first minister Alex Salmond.

The National (Scotland)

Blair And King Charles Hail Salmond's 'Devotion' To Scotland

Former UK prime minister Tony Blair on Sunday joined King Charles III among a host of British personalities to pay tribute to former Scotland figurehead Alex Salmond after his sudden death at the age of 69.

International Business Times

John Swinney shares 'deeply emotional' memory of Alex Salmond

JOHN Swinney has shared a “deeply emotional” memory of Alex Salmond following the death of the former first minister.

The National (Scotland)

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Labour see £100m added to energy bills to pay Scottish wind farms to shut off

MORE than £100 million has been added to UK customers’ energy bills since Labour came to power to pay Scottish wind farms to stop producing…

The National (Scotland)

‘Incomparable’ Alex Salmond made Scottish nationalism soar before he and SNP soured

Late SNP leader drove party to power and country to brink of independence but left a fractured legacy

The Guardian - UK

‘Scotland is a country not a county’: Alex Salmond’s final messages on X/Twitter just before death

Former Scottish first minister penned series of poignant posts about Scottish independence

The Independent UK

Alex Salmond: Scotland’s first nationalist leader and a tireless campaigner for independence

Alex Salmond, possibly one of the most famous Scottish politicians of recent decades, and certainly the best-known face of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has died at the age of 69.

The Conversation

Alex Salmond: The Man Who Took Scotland To The Brink Of Independence

Alex Salmond, who died on Saturday aged 69, was for years the figurehead of Scottish independence, a wily political operator who divided opinion as he took the nationalist movement from the political fringes to the mainstream.

International Business Times

Scotland's Former Leader Alex Salmond Dies Aged 69: Party

Scotland's former leader Alex Salmond, a figurehead of the independence movement, has died at the age of 69, the Scottish National Party (SNP) he once led said Saturday.

International Business Times

Alex Salmond pictured throughout his political career

THE former first minister and leader of the SNP, Alex Salmond, has died - leaving behind a legacy in Scottish politics ...

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'He was my mentor': Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to Alex Salmond

NICOLA Sturgeon has paid tribute to her predecessor and mentor Alex Salmond following his death.

The National (Scotland)

'He shaped the modern SNP': SNP figures pay tribute to former leader Alex Salmond

FIGURES from across the SNP have paid tribute to their former leader Alex Salmond following his death on Saturday.

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Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond Dies At 69

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, a prominent figure in Scottish and UK politics, has passed away at 69. His legacy and contributions are rememb...

The Guardian - UK

Political and media figures pay tribute to former first minister Alex Salmond

Ex-leader of the SNP, who has died at 69, described by Keir Starmer as a ‘monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics’

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UK party leaders pay tribute to former first minister Alex Salmond

CURRENT and former political party leaders from around the UK have shared tributes to Alex Salmond following the Alba leader's death.

The Guardian - UK

Alex Salmond, former first minister of Scotland, dies aged 69

High-profile politician reported to have collapsed after delivering speech in North Macedonia on Saturday

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney says he 'won't be dealing with envoys' following Sue Gray's appointment

THE First Minister said he “expects a direct relationship” with the UK Prime Minister when quizzed about working with Sue Gray in her envoy for…

The National (Scotland)

Labour selects former Tory candidate among hopefuls for city by elections

LABOUR has selected a former Tory candidate as among their hopefuls contesting three upcoming by elections in Glasgow.

Evening Standard

Labour struggles on ‘super Thursday’ of by-elections losing seats to Tories, Lib Dems and Green Party

It comes after polls last week, when Labour lost seats to Nigel Farage’s Reform Party, the Greens and the SNP

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney ‘optimistic’ about 2026 election after 100 days of Labour Government

JOHN Swinney has said he is “very optimistic” about the SNP’s chances in the 2026 Holyrood elections after the first 100 days of…

The National (Scotland)

'Deluded': SNP MSP slates Anas Sarwar's defence of Labour's first 100 days in office

ANAS Sarwar has been branded “deluded” after claiming that “change has truly begun” in Scotland 100 days on from Labour's victory in the UK…

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