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Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland who for decades championed Scotland's independence from the U.K., has died. Anas Sarwar, the current first minister, confirmed Salmond's death and said Salmond was a "central figure in politics for over three decades." Salmond led the independence campaign in the referendum in 2014, but lost, gaining 45% of the vote.
Persons: Alex Salmond, Anas Sarwar, Salmond Locations: Scotland
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 was taken ill while in North Macedonia, collapsing after delivering a speech on Saturday, according to British media reports. For many years he was the father of the nation and for several years he has been a father-like figure to me. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “For more than 30 years, Alex Salmond was a monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics. After losing his seat in parliament, Salmond remained a major figure in both Scottish and British politics, working as a commentator and hosting the Alex Salmond Show on Russian state broadcaster RT.
Persons: Alex Salmond, Salmond, , Alex, Alex Salmond’s Alba, Chris McEleny, Keir Starmer, ” Salmond, Nicola Sturgeon, Alex Salmond’s, , Anas Sarwar, “ Alex Organizations: London CNN — Former Scottish, Scotland, British, Scottish, First, Alba Party, RT, Bute House, Daily, Scottish Labour, Scottish National Party, CNN Locations: North Macedonia, Scotland, British, Bute, Scottish
Out on Southall High Street, pensioner Asma Choudry said she had been living in Britain for 42 years. YOUTH, WEALTH AND RACE1/2 New leader of Britain's Conservative Party Rishi Sunak walks outside the party's headquarters in London, Britain, October 24, 2022. Whatever the driving forces, Sunak will climb even further on Tuesday to take the top job in the land. Rishi Trivedi, 50, a chartered accountant and Conservative Party member from West Drayton in west London, said he was "happy beyond belief", though worried that wealthy Sunak might lack the common touch. Jignesh Patel, a 49-year-old mural painter and another Conservative Party member from nearby Hounslow, just saw "a proud moment" and a potential turning point.
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