Alex Salmond, the influential former First Minister of Scotland and twice leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has passed away at the age of 69.
Scotland's Former First Minister, Alex Salmond, Passes Away at 69
Scotland's Former First Minister, Alex Salmond, Passes Away at 69
Alex Salmond, former leader of the Scottish National Party, dies after delivering a speech in North Macedonia.
The passing of Alex Salmond, a noted Scottish political figure known for advocating Scotland's independence from the United Kingdom, was announced by Anas Sarwar, leader of Scotland's Labour Party, via social media. Mr. Salmond, who died shortly after delivering a speech in North Macedonia, had a prominent role in Scottish politics, elevating the SNP from a fringe party to a leading political force that achieved a parliamentary majority in 2011. He spearheaded the 2014 Scottish independence referendum but resigned his post after the voters chose to remain in the UK. Anas Sarwar expressed that Salmond left an indelible mark on Scottish politics over his three-decade career. He remarked, "His loss is deeply felt across Scotland, the UK, and beyond." This is a developing story. Megan Specia, based in London, covers Britain, Ireland, and the Ukraine war for The Times.
