Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland and an influential figure in the independence movement, has passed away at the age of 69 after a speech in North Macedonia.
Having served as first minister from 2007 and leading significant political moments like the 2014 independence referendum, Salmond's impact on Scotland's politics over three decades is monumental.
Despite resigning from the SNP amid harassment allegations and creating the Alba party, Salmond was acquitted of all charges by 2020, marking a complicated legacy in Scottish politics.
Anas Sarwar, leader of Scottish Labour, remarked that Salmond's passing would be shocking news for all, noting his unparalleled influence on the political landscape of Scotland.
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