Alex Salmond, former first minister of Scotland, dies aged 69
by Michael Savage and Libby Brooks from World news | The Guardian on (#6RDZJ)
High-profile politician reported to have collapsed after delivering speech in North Macedonia on Saturday
Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland who led Scotland to the brink of independence, has died at the age of 69.
Salmond served as first minister of Scotland from 2007. He stood down from the role after failing to secure independence in the 2014 referendum, handing over to his deputy, Nicola Sturgeon.
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