Author: Michael Savage, Libby Brooks and Nadeem Badshah

Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland known for his role in leading Scotland to the brink of independence, has passed away at the age of 69. Salmond served as the first minister of Scotland from 2007 until 2014 when he stepped down after failing to secure independence in a referendum. The news of his death shocked many political figures, with tributes pouring in for his significant contributions to Scottish and UK politics. Despite facing controversies throughout his political career, Salmond’s impact on Scottish politics cannot be overstated. He modernized the SNP, led the party to government, and nearly…