Alex Salmond Death: Tributes for 'monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics'

Former Scotland first minister and current Alba Party leader Alex Salmond has died aged 69. | Scotsman

Mr Salmond served as First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014 and was leader of the Scottish National Party on two occasions, from 1990 to 2000 and from 2004 to 2014.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to Alex Salmond, who has died suddenly, calling him a “monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics” who “leaves behind a lasting legacy”.