Ex-leader of the SNP, who has died at 69, described by Keir Starmer as a ‘monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics’
The prime minister said: “For more than 30 years, Alex Salmond was a monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics. He leaves behind a lasting legacy.he cared deeply about Scotland’s heritage, history and culture, as well as the communities he represented as MP and MSP over many years of service.
Scotland’s first minister, John Swinney, said: “I am deeply shocked and saddened at the untimely death of the former first minister Alex Salmond, and I extend my deepest condolences to Alex’s wife, Moira, and to his family. The Scottish Conservative leader, Russell Findlay, said he was shocked and saddened to hear of Salmond’s sudden death.
Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it mattersJoanna Cherry, the former SNP MP who served with Salmond, wrote on X: “I am devastated to hear this news. Alex Salmond was one of the most talented politicians of his generation, and by any measure the finest first minister our country has had. He changed the face of Scottish politics.
He added: “While we had opposing political views, he was a towering figure in Scottish politics which he dominated for many years.The former first minister Humza Yousaf said he and Salmond had “obviously had our differences in the last few years”, but praised the “enormous contribution he made to Scottish and UK politics”.
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