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Alex Salmond discusses future political plans in video posted hours before his death

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Alex Salmond discusses future plans in video posted hours before his death

Alex Salmond discussed his future political plans in video posted just hours before his sudden death.

The Alba Party leader, who served as Scotland’s first minister between 2007 and 2014, passed away on Saturday (12 October) after giving a speech in North Macedonia.

In a video posted by Scotland Speaks with Alan Salmond on Saturday morning, the politician spoke about his aims for the party.

Mr Salmond previously spoke about waiting until 2026 to stand himself at the Scottish Parliamentary elections.

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