Alex Salmond, Former First Minister of Scotland and SNP leader, dies aged 69

Alex Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has reportedly died at the age of 69 after delivering a speech in North Macedonia this morning.

Salmond served as First Minister from 2007 to 2014 and was a key figure in Scotland’s push for independence. He was at the helm of the SNP during two significant periods, first from 1990 to 2000, and again from 2004 to 2014, when he led the devolved government in Scotland.

In recent years, Salmond established the Alba Party, further advocating for Scottish independence. His passing marks the end of a prominent political career that greatly influenced Scotland’s political landscape.