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Alex Salmond: Scotland’s first nationalist leader and a tireless campaigner for independence

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The former SNP leader and face of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum has died at the age of 69.

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  1. KRDO

    Alex Salmond, leading figure in Scottish independence movement, dies at age 69 (opens KRDO)

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    By Lauren Kent and Natasha Maguder, CNN London (CNN) — Public figures across Scotland and the United Kingdom have paid tribute to the former

  2. The Guardian

    Alex Salmond, former first minister of Scotland, dies aged 69 (opens The Guardian)

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    High-profile politician reported to have collapsed after delivering speech in North Macedonia on Saturday

  3. The Guardian

    Political and media figures pay tribute to former first minister Alex Salmond (opens The Guardian)

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    Ex-leader of the SNP, who has died at 69, described by Keir Starmer as a ‘monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics’

  4. WMUR

    Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who sought Scotland's independence from UK, dies at 69 (opens WMUR)

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    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer paid tribute to Salmond on Saturday, describing him as a “monumental figure.” Salmond served as first minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014.

  5. WSVN Miami

    Alex Salmond, leading figure in Scottish independence movement, dies at age 69 - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    London (CNN) — Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has died at 69, according to statements from Scotland’s main political parties and UK media reports.Salmond

  6. UPI

    Scottish political giant, former first minister Alex Salmond dies at 69 (opens UPI)

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    Scottish political giant and former First Minister Alex Salmond, hailed as the founder of the modern Scottish independence movement, has died at age 69, authorities announced Saturday.

  7. Time

    Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond Dies at 69 (opens Time)

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    Salmond, as then leader of the Scottish National Party, led the independence campaign in the referendum in 2014.

  8. The Guardian

    ‘Incomparable’ Alex Salmond made Scottish nationalism soar before he and SNP soured (opens The Guardian)

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    Late SNP leader drove party to power and country to brink of independence but left a fractured legacy

  9. CBS News

    Alex Salmond, former Scottish First Minister who sought Scotland (opens CBS News)

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    Alex Salmond served as first minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014 and was leader of the Scottish National Party on two occasions.

  10. Fox News

    Former Scottish leader Alex Salmond, who nearly got Scotland's independence from UK, dies at 69 (opens Fox News)

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    Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland and a prominent advocate for Scottish independence, has died at the age of 69 in Ohrid, North Macedonia.

  11. The Conversation US

    Alex Salmond: Scotland’s first nationalist leader and a tireless campaigner for independence (opens The Conversation US)

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    The former SNP leader and face of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum has died at the age of 69.

  12. The Guardian

    Alex Salmond obituary (opens The Guardian)

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

  13. The Guardian

    Alex Salmond’s political star had long faded. Yet his death has sent shock waves through Scotland | Lesley Riddoch (opens The Guardian)

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    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

  14. The Guardian

    Alex Salmond normalised concept of Scottish independence as he led SNP to power (opens The Guardian)

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

  15. Digital Journal

    Alex Salmond: the man who took Scotland to the brink of independence (opens Digital Journal)

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    Alex Salmond, who died on Saturday aged 69, was for years the figurehead of Scottish independence, a wily political operator who divided opinion as he

  16. Digital Journal

    Scotland's former leader Alex Salmond dies aged 69: party (opens Digital Journal)

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    Scotland's former leader Alex Salmond, a figurehead of the independence movement, has died at the age of 69, the Scottish National Party (SNP) he once led

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