Alex Salmond dead: King and PM lead tributes

Tributes have been paid to Alex Salmond following his death aged 69, as the Prime Minister called him a “monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics”.
Sir Keir Starmer said the former Scotland first minister and SNP leader “leaves behind a lasting legacy”.

The Prime Minister added: “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.

“My thoughts are with those who knew him, his family and his loved ones. On behalf of the UK government, I offer them our condolences today.”