Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond dies at 69LONDON: Public figures from across Scotland and the United Kingdom paid tribute to former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who died on Saturday at the age of 69.Salmond, a key figure in the Scottish independence movement, reportedly collapsed in North Macedonia after delivering a speech. "British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also paid his respects, calling Salmond "a monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics" for over 30 years. "Over many years, Alex made an enormous contribution to political life - not just within Scotland, but across the UK and beyond. Alex worked tirelessly and fought fearlessly for the country that he loved and for her independence. Alex was a central figure in politics for over three decades and his contribution to the Scottish political landscape cannot be overstated," CNN reported.

Source: The Times October 13, 2024 09:11 UTC