Alex Salmond Dies Aged 69 | Former SNP Leader Collapsed After Speech In Macedonia

[@scottinberlin7088]

A Scottish Legend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@chiefgilray]

Tragic, best politician Scotland ever had

[@patricktracey7424]

krankie and the SNP will be breathing a sigh of relief his legal action against them is now gone.

[@chiefgilray]

No it's not...

[@keplermission4947]

He was overshadowed by George Galloway.

[@chiefgilray]

@@keplermission4947 ha ha ha ha overshadowed by George Galloway.... George Galloway is a failed policitician who peaked at whinging at the Senate.

[@donrayjay]

Justice for Alex when the witch is in jail for conspiring to put him in jail

[@hittitecharioteer]

“He leaves behind a lasting legacy," Starmer said. “As First Minister of Scotland he cared deeply about Scotland’s heritage, history and culture, as well as the communities he represented as MP and MSP over many years of service." A pity Starmer doesn't give a fig about English heritage?

[@rhysjaggar4677]

Salmond was the one politician in Scotland that actually made independence seem achievable and possible. Whether you agreed with Scottish Independence or not, it was impossible not to respect Salmond's courage, his integrity, his determination, his dedication to the achievement of his overarching political goal. It is a shame that those that came after him did not match his integrity, settling themselves happily into the gravy train of promising much but delivering little....

[@AmberRose8888-f9r]

Nicely said thanks for sharing your comment rip sir Alex Salmond 🙏🪻 hope there will be a Lovely tribute for everyone that appreciate a gentleman ❤️💐

[@craigs3007]

Something particularly noticeable is that under his leadership, the SNP was prepared for independence, and in the event of a Yes vote in the referendum, had a plan ready for negotiation with Westminster. He was quite literally ready to be on a plane to London the day after the referendum to start negotiations. This is in complete contrast to the preparations for Brexit. The UK government had no plans ready for Brexit at all, because they expected us to vote Remain. Whether we agree with Scottish independence or not, whether we agree with Brexit or not, I'm sure that we can all agree that being prepared for a result which breaks the status quo is far more professional than not being prepared for it.

[@rsqyoung]

100%

[@wotdoesthisbuttondo]

Give over, he's the reason i voted Brexit in first place, after a woman my age living near where i went to school was given HIV/AIDS by what would've been termed an illegal if not able to lie he was "safe" on the flimsy EU form Salmond was cool with,he was photographed up the road afterwards with loads of foreign "students" he assembled all waving "Yes" signs in 11 different languages so forgive me if i'm not exactly kind about the traitor who put harm in womens way just to realise his wee Mel Gibson bolstered dream.

[@robinmcewen3286]

@@craigs3007 You are being sarcastic i take it? His economic policy for an indy Scotland was non-existent. There was no plan beyond getting a yes vote. That much is now abundantly clear. AS had charm but was a snake-oil salesman of the highest order. His successors have illustrated beyond doubt that Scottish indy was nothing more than an emotional conception with spite, bigotry and jingoism at its core. Salmond made indy credible. Wee Burney and Useless made sure it's not achievable for at least 50 years.

[@R800NAS]

How dare they stand up and offer their condolences - they tried their best to have him imprisoned, for the rest of his life, on shoddy charges! They make me sick!

[@1bluetoe]

Very convenient for Sturgeon! You knew too much. RIP Alex

[@sirvingo3336]

Why post trash when the guy has just passed away?. Away and get your head looked at, hiding behind your keyboard.

[@robertcarroll9409]

@@1bluetoe She bumped him off? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@GlasgowScot]

Sturgeon will be delighted!

[@PETERGRIFFIN21380]

You better believe she will. He takes all her secrets to his grave.

[@wattage2007]

Yes, the first news reports had comments of condolences from past and present politicians. Sturgeon was conspicuously absent.

[@Robert-m7c]

A principled and sincere politician with a real sense of humour; as was frequently evidenced on Talk. A very sad loss to Scotland and the UK.

[@GairikGhosh]

Really sorry to hear this. A true Scotsman and a rational person. SNP went south after he left.

[@martinhill9261]

I always liked Alex as a person and as a political figure.He was witty, intelligent and charming. This is a big shock.

[@brianforgie7050]

Scottish independence Scotland ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Alex Salmond freedom 😢🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jamiecummings9666]

Starmer don't dare speak. You are never gonna be anything apart from the end of UK.

[@so19sfo95]

Sturgeon has bumped him off. He knows too much in my opinion.

[@mickmegson6241]

She can't even cover up her own incompetence let alone organise a murder.

[@bain6655]

Put the crack pipe down

[@lindawoodward305]

My first thought

[@kevingraham3161]

Don't be so stupid

[@wattage2007]

@@TheChessTheoretician Didn't she already try to have him imprisoned?

[@Warp75]

Rest in peace big man 🇬🇧

[@AmberRose8888-f9r]

Condolences🙏🪻 for a true Scottish Highlands Gentleman Sir Alex Salmond, his loved family, kin, friends all over Scotland 🙏🪻

[@theoutsider6191]

Never liked Salmond's politics, and never thought independence was a good idea, but you have to respect the skill at debate and being a successful political operator. What you can't respect is that the media is still casting a shadow on his name after he was cleared of any impropriety. So being cleared means nothing.... still guilty in the eyes of the media, maybe its the media-too movement. It was the first thing the BBC had to say about him on their evening news on the radio while announcing his death..... disgraceful.

[@christinebrown6689]

Was he injected is the elephant in the room.

[@justwilliamcatapultpoacher2275]

Exactly what I was thinking, I did see him speaking favourably about them early on, which surprised me, I thought he was way too intelligent to fall for it .

[@itsadogslife.4318]

No he was a far fucker of a pisshead that didn't exercise.

[@mrw2941]

He looked very overweight and unhealthy. When did you last have an eye test?!

[@algie-t2w]

How many years has it been since Police Scotland started their "investigation" into the "missing" £600,000? It's almost as though they want it to be forgotten. Scottish justice in "inaction".

[@alexbowman7582]

Couldn’t he have taken Starmer with him?

[@alexbowman7582]

Like him or dislike him, agree with his politics or disagree, he was a good honest man who done his best in life.

[@donmacneil547]

A great man of Scottish politics.

[@davidlucas46]

Rip alex Puts all other Scottish first ministers to shame

[@valeriecherylirving4048]

Omg !! … all blessings to him and his family ❤

[@notbaltic280]

Perhaps this announcement could have been done by his friend Mike Graham.

[@margaretmcclung9921]

I wanted independence under salmond but not sturgeon ...she ruined snp

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Alexander Elliot Anderson Salmond, you will be missed

[@gel210]

HOW CAN HIS HIS DEATH BE ANYTHING BUT EXPECTED ,HE WAS IN VERY BAD SHAPE ,HE WAS LUCKY TO HAVE LASTED TO 69 .

[@JohnWilliams-w2w]

Condolences to the family and friends of a strong political character. He will be missed.

[@dazronch5450]

It’s very sad I actually thought he was a very good man for Scotland he will be missed.

[@susanleach-i3f]

I may not of always agreed with him, but I understood where he came from, RIP sad news xxx

[@donner101]

Convenient.

[@nickw8071]

Why’s the congo reporting on scotland.

[@ashab1]

The queen purred when scotland voted to stay a part of Britain, I cant remember where I read that but lol, RIP Salmond.

[@scentered]

So very sad to hear this sad news. I am so grateful to him for all the great and continuous effort he made to help us achieve independence. RIP dear man 🙏 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mcribprime6594]

While I didn’t agree with him, there’s no doubt he was powerhouse in politics.

[@me38443]

Being cynical will the police investigation into the SNP now be closed down as they aren't able to interview him following his sad demise.

[@Sniffles69]

Most likely as they're corrupt as fuck.

[@comicmania2008]

Did Alex have the jibber-jabbers, I wonder?

[@Blackbullet_racing]

He was up to date with his boosters 💉

[@marcritchie4968]

My first reaction is the snp offed him

[@bain6655]

You have a wild imagination

[@brianmansfield666]

When you know too much , you’re a liability like Jeffrey Epstein. Will they now do a Mo Al Fayed on him too …let’s see…dead and smeared

[@mrw2941]

If they did, why wait

[@messi8921]

That’s crazy! Poor man

[@trevorjary8393]

Disagreed with him on breaking up the UK but he was a great politician and good man especially when compared to far too many others who choose that path. RIP

[@holsteincowboy]

Krankie - Yes yes yes yes yes yes

[@johnabbott9431]

Jabbed with the safe & effective jab!!Got SADS !!!LOL

[@johnmason8512]

So sad

[@DMiddleton-bj5wc]

Extremely sorry to hear about this. The world is a poorer place without him. Though I didn't agree with him on independence, in my opinion he always had interesting & well considered views. Condolences to his wife & family.

[@trevorjary8393]

Agree with this post entirely. Didn’t agree with independence but still found him very likeable, rational and able to debate challenging issues without becoming deranged. It’s a real shame and loss!

[@crumpetsbuttered]

I may not have agreed with his politics but he was a Real MP, RIP and God Bless You.

[@paulconder8155]

Must of had the booster

[@Jame629]

Oh no RIP . He went the same age as my dad

[@thomasmorin749]

A political heavyweight.

[@kaygibson8942]

WOW! RIP.

[@johnf3885]

One less enemy for the UK to worry about.

[@katherineleflufy7693]

That was nice, your shock was palpable and made it come off as a really genuinely reflective about your feelings about the man

[@Jen73-c1e]

Why was he giving a speech in Macedonia?

[@sixtyshippee]

PROBABLY MONEY.

[@brianmansfield666]

No cctv

[@mrw2941]

Loads of 💰

[@christinemary7101]

Very sad news , RIP sir .

[@kenstevens5065]

Who is this newscaster?

[@Cornz38]

DEI hire.

[@angusross6609]

The news is very sad, however, I cannot take this presenter seriously as she reminds me of Pamela Stephenson mimicking a famous news presenter in Not the Nine O’clock News.

[@ArtLoverScotland]

Hmm dies suddenly at 69.

[@loxism72]

In the east end of Glasgow the life expantcy is 63. In the east of Scotland it's 75. Wee Eck was overweight, liked a dram and didn't exercise. Nothing shady to it all

[@captricharddee3634]

Shut up, no it wasn't 'the jab'. Quit with the conspiracies.

[@brianmansfield666]

@@captricharddee3634how the fuck do you know?

[@dianamincher6479]

RIP Alex!

[@roseannallan4944]

He ate to many pies

[@TallTravels]

The Rakija in Macedonia was probably too intense for the poor bloke.

[@PatrickTraynorGodblessTo-lk1ut]

R.I.P. Alex God bless🙏

[@kimgrant3879]

Wonder what nicola thinks.

[@RickGhastly-ty8cq]

He's like Scottish independence now

[@Warp75]

But still in the EU ?

[@Whiskey0880]

How tasteless.

[@ccjelley2390]

What was he speaking about and to whom in "North Macedonia"??

[@ruthcollins2841]

Macedonia got independence from Greece

[@ccjelley2390]

@@ruthcollins2841 and? I don't see a connection.

[@glasgovipsolara]

“The Dream Shall Never Die”

[@marcritchie4968]

Lennon or Lennin ?

[@Warp75]

JWL

[@mcrow9599]

He was bumped off it seems.

[@itsadogslife.4318]

Erm erm erm er er er er er erm.......oh joy, boxes to be ticked.

[@pallasathena1369]

Thrombosis from air travel.

[@roseannallan4944]

Sweeny and sturgeon will be breaking open the champagne the snp threw him under the bus now being two faced saying they are sorry

[@RobertoSa-l7h]

This woman's voice is irritating and she needs to do allocation course.

[@girlintherain1]

RIP

[@sn4rff]

a giant of politics 💙

[@ljjonesy]

And always hated England, but you gave him airtime...

[@stevenham1937]

Do shut up. I didn’t agree with him but that’s an idiotic statement when someone’s just died. He loved Scotland doesn’t mean he hated England.

[@ljjonesy]

@stevenham1937 I'm English and don't hate Scotland... So, shut up, you long streek of paralized piss...

[@R800NAS]

No he didn’t!

[@itsadogslife.4318]

Nice bit of cutural appropreation going on there. Bravo

[@chriscaldwell5422]

Mrna

[@B-jz6fk]

Putin will miss him.

[@angelagardner5230]

bLESS HIM . Look up your heart im a couple years older than him

[@brianmansfield666]

RobinCooked

[@swaldron5558]

Why sorrow? He’s England hater.

[@Haggis984]

Just bc he wanted to Scotland to be free. Dosen't mean he hates England. you twat

[@alberttatlock1541]

Remoaner cant help having a ridiculous pop at brexit, even when delivering unrelated tragic news.

[@Carlos-v9z3s]

Siempre he sido de la opinión de que el ketchup puede provocar infartos. D.E.P.

[@marathonmaninstakemisprodu5846]

He was a clear threat to national security good day for the union the intelligent agencys should of got rid of him long time ago along with many others

[@loxism72]

You're a scumbag mate. I'm glad you'll soon be under the kosh of sharia law, you deserve it 🤡

[@Sniffles69]

Lay off the drugs mate. Leave the thinking to those of us that aren't complete roasters 😂

[@Haggis984]

Your sick in the head

[@itsadogslife.4318]

​​@@Haggis984"you're".......you're welcome.

[@robertcarroll9409]

He was a nasty bully, a lot of women in Scotland won’t be too upset tonight.

[@Cornz38]

He was found not guilty of any charges made against him.

[@Johnarry]

Was thinking that.

[@sicilianotoronto]

I have never understood condolences for separatists.

[@Haggis984]

I have never understood the condolences for people that would rather be rule by another country 🤔

[@greigsanderson]

Picture of health

[@admiralbillom7559]

god, who is this presenter?

[@phoolchand1732]

He was gentleman I had chance to feed him few times because he loved my food RIP sir

[@Jm-Gonz]

A great politician and a terrible bully

[@TheDogsbollocks925]

It's horrible when someone dies, but he was a divisive arseole.

[@markhjones956]

So stylish. And you can't even spell your rude word properly. Crawl back under your stone, you gobshite.

[@sadiemallyon829]

Well l have to respect your honesty, l didn’t know much about him myself , but when people die we always seem to dwell on their virtues !

[@andreaduncan1042]

Uh huh, but he was good at it. He genuinely cared for Scotland, but yes, he was divisive, and he certainly created division.

[@pompom906]

lol

[@jaybee4288]

He’s in hell now.

[@welshhibby]

Good god, what a vile comment.

[@Warp75]

Having a few 🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃

[@sadiemallyon829]

Probably meeting his mates .

[@Acheron666]

You go to Bradford when you die??

[@alanyoung9200]

No matter what your politics that was vile

[@TufanNarin]

Salmond grundy, born on Monday

[@stephenboyle1796]

R.I.P. Alex