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The Latest Breaking News from Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond’s cause of death confirmed as heart attack

ALEX Salmond died of a heart attack, a post-mortem examination has confirmed ...

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond, Sean Connery and the student project I'll never forget

I feel moved to write a tribute for Alex Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland, who sadly passed away on Saturday from a heart attack at…

The National (Scotland)

Watch as MPs pay tribute to Alex Salmond in House of Commons

MPs have paid tribute to Alex Salmond after the former first minister passed away over the weekend ...

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John Swinney lodges Holyrood motion marking Alex Salmond's 'substantial' impact

FIRST Minister John Swinney has lodged a Motion of Condolence in the Scottish Parliament after the death of his predecessor ...

The National (Scotland)

Body of Scottish independence champion Alex Salmond soon to be flown home from North Macedonia

The body of Alex Salmond, Scotland’s former first minister who died during a conference in North Macedonia, will soon be returned by special flight to Scotland

The Independent UK

National readers share their memories of Alex Salmond

We asked our readers to share their memories of Alex Salmond following his death at the age of 69. These are some of their messages of condolence,…

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond's court case against the Scottish Government to continue

THE court case against the Scottish Government launched by Alex Salmond last year is set to continue, according to friends of the former first…

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'Charismatic but controversial': How global media reported Alex Salmond's death

ALEX Salmond’s sudden death on Saturday, while at a conference event in North Macedonia, has sent shockwaves across Scotland and sparked headlines…

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Book of condolence opened at Scottish Parliament for Alex Salmond

A BOOK of condolence has been opened at the Scottish Parliament to allow people to pay their respects to the former first minister Alex Salmond.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government pressed to arrange RAF flight to return Alex Salmond's body

THE UK Government has been pressed over the practicalities repatriating Alex Salmond's body following his sudden death abroad, with calls for the…

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond's lawyers hail late former first minister's 'courage'

ALEX Salmond’s lawyers have paid tribute to the former first minister’s “courage” as he faced the “apparatus of the state turning against…

The National (Scotland)

'Political giant who created modern SNP': Martin Hannan's obituary of Alex Salmond

THE death of former first minister Alex Salmond at the age of 69 in North Macedonia on Saturday has robbed Scotland of a true political giant ...

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Acting Alba leader writes to members following Alex Salmond's death

THE acting leader of the Alba Party has sent an emotional letter to members following the death of founder Alex Salmond.

The National (Scotland)

Fury as former Labour minister attacks 'ethno-nationalist' Alex Salmond on French TV

A FORMER Labour minister has provoked outrage after calling the late former first minister Alex Salmond an “ethno-nationalist” and comparing…

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Monday briefing: The battlegrounds that could define the final weeks of the US election

In today’s newsletter: The Republican and Democrat nominees have ramped up their media appearances and rhetoric in recent days to try and gain an advantage ahead of the election in three weeks

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond's family pay tribute to 'loving husband' and 'fiercely loyal brother'

ALEX Salmond's family have paid tribute to a “formidable politician” and “a devoted and loving husband”, following his death aged 69 ...

The Guardian - UK

Alex Salmond obituary

A commanding figure in Scottish politics who came close to breaking up the United Kingdom

The Guardian - UK

Alex Salmond normalised concept of Scottish independence as he led SNP to power

Former first minister established party as a political force but questions later emerged about influence he wielded

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The National (Scotland)

The Hearts fan who fought to save Rangers and rid Scottish football of sectarianism

Hearts fan Alex Salmond helped to stop the Gorgie club going into liquidation - but he also fought to save Rangers and rid Scotland of sectarianism.

The National (Scotland)

'Bold and courageous': Yes Scotland leaders pay tribute to Alex Salmond

LEADING figures from the Yes Scotland campaign have paid tribute to former first minister Alex Salmond following his sudden death aged 69.

The Independent UK

Alex Salmond: The man who taught me political journalism is a contact sport – well before Donald Trump

News analysis: Both The Independent’s political editor David Maddox and Whitehall editor Kate Devlin were Scottish politics reporters at the height of Alex Salmond’s powers. David writes about the political giant he knew with memories from Kate

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice looks back on Alex Salmond's impact on Scottish independence

POLLING expert Professor John Curtice has said Alex Salmond “did more than anybody else” to make independence central to the debate about…

The Guardian - UK

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 National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - UK

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’

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