Alex Salmond’s political star had long faded. Yet his death has sent shock waves through Scotland | Lesley Riddoch

Alex Salmond’s political star had long faded. Yet his death has sent shock waves through Scotland | Lesley Riddoch

While the Alba leader’s final years were dominated by controversy, his vision for independence changed Scottish politics for ever

Three years ago, he was Scotland’s most unpopular politician. More unpopular even than Boris Johnson. And north of the border, that’s really saying something.

Three months ago, his Alba party lost both MPs in the UK general election – unsurprising since they were first elected under a Scottish National party flag, but marking the end of Alba’s brief presence at Westminster. The party also lost its deposit in every one of the 19 seats it contested.

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