Alex Salmond
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 69 |
| Date of birth | December 31,1954 |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Born | Linlithgow |
| United Kingdom | |
| Height | 173 (cm) |
| Spouse | Moira Salmond |
| Job | Politician |
| Economist | |
| Education | Edinburgh Napier University |
| Linlithgow Academy | |
| University of St Andrews | |
| Books | The Dream Shall Never Die |
| The Dream Shall Never Die: 100 Days that Changed Scotland Forever | |
| Party | Alba Party |
| Siblings | Gail Hendry |
| Official site | alexsalmond.scot |
| Previous position | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom (2015–2017) |
| Movies/Shows | The Alex Salmond Show |
| This Week | |
| You've Been Trumped | |
| Marriage location | The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Council Of Economic Advisers |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 399119 |
Alex Salmond Life story
Alexander Elliot Anderson Salmond is a Scottish politician and economist who served as First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014. A prominent figure in the Scottish nationalist movement, he has served as Leader of the Alba Party since 2021.
Physical Characteristics
Alex slamond is a former first minister of scotland who was born on 31 december 1954.He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs around 80 kg.He has blue eyes and a slim obdy type.Family
Alex salmond was born to robert and mary salomnd in linlithgow.Scotland.He has two siblnigs.A brother and a sister.He is married to moira salmond and has two children.A son and a daughter.He also has several relatives in scotland.Education and Career
Alex salmond attneded linlithgow academy and the university of st andrews.Where he studied economics and medieval history.He then went on to become a lecturer at the university of aberdeen.In 1987.He was elected as a member of parliament for abnff and buchan.He was then elected as the first minister of scotlnad in 2007 and served in this role until 2014.Most Important Event
The most important event in alex salmond s career was the 2014 scottish independence referenudm.He was the leader of the yes campaign.Which sought to gain independence for scotland from the unitde kingdom.The referendum was ultimately unsuccessful.With 55% of voters opting to remain in the uk.Life Story
Alex salmond was born in 1954 in linlithgow.Scotland.He attended linlithgow aacdemy and the university of st andrwes.Where he studied economics and medieval history.After graduating.He became a lecturer at the university of aberdeen.In 1987.He was elected as a member of parliament for banff and buchan.He was then eelcted as the first minister of scotladn in 2007 and servde in this role until 2014.During his time as first minister.He led the yes campaign in the 2014 scottish independence referendum.Which ultimately failed.After leaving office.He continued to be involved in politics and was appointed as a member of the house of lords in 2015.He passed away in 2021 at the age of 66.Zodiac Sign and Nationality
Alex salmond was born on 31 december 1954.Making him a capricorn.He was a scottish national.Alex Salmond launches new Scottish independence plan
...Alex Salmond s Alba Party is to draw up legislation for a referendum about Scottish independence...
What is behind Alex Salmond's new legal fight with the Scottish government?
...By Philip SimBBC Scotland political correspondentAlex Salmond launching is the latest development in five years of political and personal controversy...
Alex Salmond launches legal action against Scottish government
...Former first minister Alex Salmond has launched a fresh legal case against the Scottish government...
Former SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan defects to Alba party
...Former SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan has resigned from the party to join Alex Salmond s Alba party...
Can the SNP's independence plan change the union's future?
... SNP machine in troubleFrom the turn of the century, Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon used the power base provided by the opening of the new Scottish Parliament to turn the SNP into both a party of government and a formidable campaigning machine, eventually securing a referendum in 2014...
Scottish independence: How did we get here and what happens next?
... The, signed by Alex Salmond and David Cameron, paved the way for the ballot...
Memorial celebrates 'radical spirit of Scotland' Winnie Ewing
...Former first minister Alex Salmond has led tributes to SNP politician Winnie Ewing at a memorial service in Inverness...
Ofcom to investigate episode of Jacob Rees-Mogg's GB News show
... The episode in question saw him discuss Meanwhile, the regulator will also investigate an episode of a Talk TV show presented by former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond...
Memorial celebrates 'radical spirit of Scotland' Winnie Ewing
Former First Minister Alex Salmond has led tributes to SNP politician Winnie Ewing at a memorial service in Inverness.
Known famously as Madame Ecosse,.
She became Scotland 's first SNP female parliamentarian After Her shock victory at the Hamilton by-election in 1967.
Mr Salmond told The Service in Inverness Cathedral Mrs Ewing was " the true radical spirit of Scotland ".
He added: " Winnie's commitment to Scotland was instinctive, heartfelt, her Scottish nationalism The Product of a loving family upbringing even through the turbulence of wartime Scotland .
" Her real achievement was to tilt the Axis Of Scottish politics, to put Scottish independence on the map and help define it as a positive, forward-looking, internationalist force.
" All That and to have the genius to define it in one single phrase ringing through The Years ; 'Stop The World - Scotland wants to get on'".
Mr Salmond ended by saying The Poet Hugh Macdiarmid had once described Robert Burns as " the true radical spirit of Scotland " and said that is " exactly how we should remember Winnie Ewing ".
A second eulogy was given by former Scottish Government Health Secretary Alex Neil Who Said Mrs Ewing had " changed The Face of British politics forever".
First Minister Humza Yousaf , Scottish Parliament Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone and Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes all gave readings.
Mr Yousaf earlier told Bbc Scotland that Mrs Ewing had been a " colossus of our movement".
He added: " It is actually hard to put into words just what an impact she has had not just on the SNP, The Cause of independence but on the country as a whole.
" She is immortalised in our party and our movement. "
Other attendees included former Scottish Government finance secretaries John Swinney and Derek Mackay , as well as ex-health secretary Jeane Freeman .
Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross was also at The Service and said that Mrs Ewing had served the Highlands well during her time as a parliamentarian.
He added: " She was a trailblazer not just for the Independence Movement but also for women in politics. "
As well as serving in both the UK and Scottish Parliaments, Mrs Ewing was also a member of the European Parliament from 1975 to 1999, becoming known as Madame Ecosse and being given the title Mother of the European Parliament .
In July 2001, she announced her intention to Stand Down as a list MSP for the Highlands and Islands ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections.
Mrs Ewing is Survived By three children and four grandchildren.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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