October 14th 2024.
The world was shocked on Saturday when news broke that Alba Party leader and former Scottish first minister, Alex Salmond, had passed away suddenly. A post-mortem examination revealed that he had suffered a heart attack at the age of 69 while in North Macedonia.
Mr. Salmond had been in the city of Ohrid to give a speech at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy Forum before collapsing during lunch in a crowded room. Efforts are now being made by both the Scottish and UK governments to bring his body back home.
David Davis, a Conservative MP and close friend of Mr. Salmond, has called for the RAF to assist in repatriating his body. Meanwhile, the Alba Party, which Mr. Salmond founded in 2021 after leaving the SNP, is awaiting an update on his return, expected on Monday evening.
Tributes have been pouring in since his death, with First Minister John Swinney stating that Mr. Salmond had "inspired a generation" to believe in independence. In a statement, his family described him as a devoted husband, loyal brother, proud uncle, and trusted friend. They also praised his formidable political skills, his intellect, and his kindness towards others.
Mr. Salmond's political career was marked by numerous achievements, including serving as first minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014 and leading the SNP on two separate occasions. He stepped down as first minister after the 2014 Scottish independence referendum resulted in a vote to stay in the UK.
In 2021, Mr. Salmond launched his own political party, Alba, after his relationship with his successor, Nicola Sturgeon, became strained. In his final post on social media, he had declared, "Scotland is a country not a county."
In his later years, Mr. Salmond was embroiled in a legal battle with the government he had once led. He was awarded over £500,000 in court after it was discovered that an investigation into harassment complaints against him was biased. In November 2023, he announced that he would be taking further action and named Nicola Sturgeon and Leslie Evans, his former political protege and the ex-permanent secretary, in the case, accusing them of "misfeasance."
Kenny MacAskill, the acting leader of Alba, stated that it was now up to Mr. Salmond's family to decide whether to continue the legal case against the Scottish Government. This is a developing story, and more updates will be provided soon. Make sure to check back for the latest information.
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