East Kilbride politicians pay tribute to former First Minister Alex Salmond

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East Kilbride politicians have paid tribute to former First Minister Alex Salmond.The former MP and MSP died suddenly on Saturday at the age of 69.The Alba party leader became ill while attending an international conference in North Macedonia.Local media reports said Mr Salmond collapsed during a lunch and was pronounced dead at the scene.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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My heartfelt condolences go to his family at this very sad time. "A huge figure in our Independence movement and a political giant who made a huge