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00:00Next, tributes have been pouring in for Alex Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland,
00:04who for decades championed Scotland's independence from the UK.
00:08The ex-Scottish National Party leader collapsed and died on Saturday at the age of 69,
00:14shortly after delivering a speech in North Macedonia.
00:17Salmond was leader in Scotland between 2007 and 2014 and is best known
00:22for calling that 2014 referendum on leaving the UK.
00:26The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has paid homage to Salmond, calling him a monumental figure
00:31of Scottish and UK politics who leaves behind a lasting legacy,
00:35a sentiment echoed by Scotland's First Minister John Sweeney. Take a listen.
00:40This is desperately sad news that Alex Salmond has died and I extend my deepest condolences
00:46to his wife Moira and to his family. This is a moment that individuals will reflect
00:53on the exceptional leadership and contribution that Alex Salmond has given to public life in
00:58Scotland with his service in the House of Commons and in the Scottish Parliament and
01:03especially as the First Minister of Scotland. He took the Scottish National Party from the
01:08fringes of Scottish politics to become the Government of Scotland and he took Scotland
01:14incredibly close to becoming independent. He has made a huge contribution to the
01:19public life of Scotland over his life.