Alex Salmond
First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014
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| 2024 | Humza Yousaf expressed regret over the breakdown of his relationship with Alex Salmond, noting Salmond's ongoing criticisms aimed at damaging the SNP. |
| 2024 | Alba failed to win any seats in the 2024 general election, with all candidates losing their deposits, after which Salmond stated he voted for the SNP in certain constituencies where Alba did not stand candidates. |
| 2024 | For the 2024 general election, Alba put up 20 candidates across Scotland, although Salmond himself did not run, expressing interest in contesting the Banffshire and Buchan Coast seat in the next Scottish Parliament election. |
| 2024 | Humza Yousaf expressed regret over the breakdown of his relationship with Alex Salmond, noting Salmond's ongoing criticisms aimed at damaging the SNP. |
| 2024 | For the 2024 general election, Alba put up 20 candidates across Scotland, although Salmond himself did not run, expressing interest in contesting the Banffshire and Buchan Coast seat in the next Scottish Parliament election. |
| 2024 | Alba failed to win any seats in the 2024 general election, with all candidates losing their deposits, after which Salmond stated he voted for the SNP in certain constituencies where Alba did not stand candidates. |
| November 30 2024 | A private memorial service took place for Alex Salmond at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, attended by family, friends, and notable figures including former prime minister Gordon Brown and first minister John Swinney. |
| November 30 2024 | A private memorial service took place for Alex Salmond at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, attended by family, friends, and notable figures including former prime minister Gordon Brown and first minister John Swinney. |
| October 29 2024 | A private funeral service for Alex Salmond was held at Strichen Parish Church in Strichen, Aberdeenshire, attended by family and friends, including notable figures from the Alba Party and former political colleagues. |
| October 29 2024 | A private funeral service for Alex Salmond was held at Strichen Parish Church in Strichen, Aberdeenshire, attended by family and friends, including notable figures from the Alba Party and former political colleagues. |
| October 18 2024 | Alex Salmond's remains were repatriated to Aberdeen on a flight chartered by Scottish businessman Sir Tom Hunter. |
| October 18 2024 | Alex Salmond's remains were repatriated to Aberdeen on a flight chartered by Scottish businessman Sir Tom Hunter. |
| October 15 2024 | A minute's applause in memory of Alex Salmond was held ahead of the Scotland national football team's UEFA Nations League A match against Portugal at Hampden Park. |
| October 15 2024 | A minute's applause in memory of Alex Salmond was held ahead of the Scotland national football team's UEFA Nations League A match against Portugal at Hampden Park. |
| October 14 2024 | The Alba Party, which Salmond led, confirmed that the cause of his death was a heart attack following a post-mortem examination. |
| October 14 2024 | The Alba Party, which Salmond led, confirmed that the cause of his death was a heart attack following a post-mortem examination. |
| October 13 2024 | Following Alex Salmond's death, his family released an official statement paying tribute to him and affirming their commitment to continue his work for Scottish independence. |
| October 13 2024 | Following Alex Salmond's death, his family released an official statement paying tribute to him and affirming their commitment to continue his work for Scottish independence. |
| October 12 2024 | Alex Salmond died at the age of 69 in Ohrid, North Macedonia, after collapsing at the Inex Olgica Hotel. He had spoken earlier that day at the Gjorge Ivanov School for Young Leaders. |
| October 12 2024 | Alex Salmond died at the age of 69 in Ohrid, North Macedonia, after collapsing at the Inex Olgica Hotel. He had spoken earlier that day at the Gjorge Ivanov School for Young Leaders. |
| February 2024 | Scotland Speaks with Alex Salmond returned on the Turkish public broadcaster TRT, with the first episode including an interview with actor Brian Cox. |
| February 2024 | Scotland Speaks with Alex Salmond returned on the Turkish public broadcaster TRT, with the first episode including an interview with actor Brian Cox. |
| 2023 | Following Nicola Sturgeon's resignation, Alex Salmond was accused by Humza Yousaf of making numerous comments and interventions during the 2023 Scottish National Party leadership election. |
| 2023 | Alex Salmond endorsed Kate Forbes and Ash Regan in the 2023 SNP leadership election; Regan later defected to Salmond's Alba Party. |
| 2023 | Salmond criticized Humza Yousaf after he won the SNP leadership contest, calling for a change in direction from Sturgeon's policies. |
| 2023 | Alex Salmond passed away, prompting tributes from various political figures and organizations, highlighting his significant contributions to Scottish and UK politics over three decades. |
| 2023 | Alex Salmond passed away, prompting tributes from various political figures and organizations, highlighting his significant contributions to Scottish and UK politics over three decades. |
| 2023 | Alex Salmond endorsed Kate Forbes and Ash Regan in the 2023 SNP leadership election; Regan later defected to Salmond's Alba Party. |
| 2023 | Following Nicola Sturgeon's resignation, Alex Salmond was accused by Humza Yousaf of making numerous comments and interventions during the 2023 Scottish National Party leadership election. |
| 2023 | Salmond criticized Humza Yousaf after he won the SNP leadership contest, calling for a change in direction from Sturgeon's policies. |
| July 13 2023 | Scotland Speaks with Alex Salmond first aired, featuring a similar format to his previous show with a smaller budget and studio. |
| July 13 2023 | Scotland Speaks with Alex Salmond first aired, featuring a similar format to his previous show with a smaller budget and studio. |
| July 11 2023 | Alex Salmond started a new show on social media platforms called Scotland Speaks with Alex Salmond, seen as a successor to The Alex Salmond Show. |
| July 11 2023 | Alex Salmond started a new show on social media platforms called Scotland Speaks with Alex Salmond, seen as a successor to The Alex Salmond Show. |
| 2022 | Salmond emphasized the need for a proposed 2023 independence referendum and warned of significant political changes in Scotland if it did not occur, asserting that Alba would play a strong part in the evolving political landscape. |
| 2022 | Alex Salmond announced the suspension of The Alex Salmond Show on RT due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. |
| 2022 | Alba Party fielded 111 candidates at the 2022 Scottish local elections, but none won a seat, reinforcing Salmond's point that all pro-independence parties needed to collaborate for future successes. |
| 2022 | Salmond emphasized the need for a proposed 2023 independence referendum and warned of significant political changes in Scotland if it did not occur, asserting that Alba would play a strong part in the evolving political landscape. |
| 2022 | Alba Party fielded 111 candidates at the 2022 Scottish local elections, but none won a seat, reinforcing Salmond's point that all pro-independence parties needed to collaborate for future successes. |
| 2022 | Alex Salmond announced the suspension of The Alex Salmond Show on RT due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. |
| 2021 | During the 2021 Scottish Parliament election campaign, Salmond stated he did not want to destroy Nicola Sturgeon, indicating a desire for a political contest rather than a personal vendetta. |
| 2021 | The Times reported that Salmond was writing a book about his trial. |
| 2021 | Salmond criticized Nicola Sturgeon for her government's investigations into the allegations against him, which resulted in a political scandal. He was also announced as the leader of the new pro-independence Alba Party. |
| 2021 | During the 2021 Scottish Parliament election campaign, Salmond stated he did not want to destroy Nicola Sturgeon, indicating a desire for a political contest rather than a personal vendetta. |
| 2021 | The Times reported that Salmond was writing a book about his trial. |
| 2021 | Salmond criticized Nicola Sturgeon for her government's investigations into the allegations against him, which resulted in a political scandal. He was also announced as the leader of the new pro-independence Alba Party. |
| March 26 2021 | Alex Salmond announced he had joined and become leader of the Alba Party, a new pro-independence party, to contest the upcoming 2021 Scottish Parliament election. |
| March 26 2021 | Alex Salmond announced he had joined and become leader of the Alba Party, a new pro-independence party, to contest the upcoming 2021 Scottish Parliament election. |
| March 2 2021 | Documents and emails were published that supported Salmond's assertions regarding the nature of his meeting with Sturgeon, contradicting her statements about being unaware of the complaints. |
| March 2 2021 | Documents and emails were published that supported Salmond's assertions regarding the nature of his meeting with Sturgeon, contradicting her statements about being unaware of the complaints. |
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