Former Scottish leader Alex Salmond, who almost achieved Scottish independence from the United Kingdom, dies at 69
Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland who championed Scottish independence, has died at the age of 69. Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum, including from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who called Salmond a “monumental figure” in British politics. Salmond served as First Minister from 2007 to 2014 and was leader of … Read more