Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, passed away at 69, leaving behind a significant political legacy. A prominent figure in the Scottish independence movement, Salmond led the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 1990 to 2014, steering it to electoral success and the 2014 independence referendum, which ultimately fell short.
Despite stepping down after the referendum's failure, he later founded the Alba Party, aiming to revive his independence agenda. Salmond's political career was marked by controversy, including a high-profile legal battle from which he was acquitted.
His death prompts reflection on his impact on Scottish and British politics, as noted by figures like Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak, who acknowledged his influence despite political differences. Salmond's vision for an independent Scotland remains a central issue in the nation's political discourse.
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