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Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond dies age 69

Oxonian — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 16:40:34 GMT

RIP :-

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond dies - BBC News

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8rd8z70pn8o

Re: Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond dies age 69

jonsie — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 17:31:06 GMT

Couldn't stand the guy personally but nevertheless, RIP.

Re: Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond dies age 69

Oxonian — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 15:55:24 GMT

Obituary :-

Alex Salmond obituary: A man and a politician of contradictions - BBC News

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd13102l9g5o

Re: Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond dies age 69

Oxonian — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 16:03:18 GMT

@jonsie wrote:
Couldn't stand the guy personally but nevertheless, RIP.

I despised him too @jonsie but there was something about him that commanded grudging respect ; his ability to deliver his message and to hold the attention of the audience.

It is quite notable that the tributes from the Tories were led by Boris Johnson, another great orator albeit a flawed genius. 👍