Alex Salmond’s widow says attacks on him are ‘unfair and distressing’

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Alex Salmond's widow says comments from those “determined to damage” her late husband’s reputation are unfair and distressing.Moira Salmond has urged critics to “let Alex rest in peace”.

Her intervention comes following an interview in which Nicola Sturgeon discussed Alex Salmond’s behaviour.Sturgeon said she stepped in “many times” when her predecessor as first minister and SNP leader had been “really rough on people”.The pair were close political allies for years but their relationship soured and later broke down completely.

Salmond died suddenly of a heart attack in October in North Macedonia at the age of 69.A statement from Moira Salmond was sent to the PA news agency by lawyers representing her.

It said: “My late husband, Alex Salmond, died on October 12 2024. His memorial service was only six weeks ago. I, and the rest of the family, continue to grieve.