John Swinney pays tribute to Alex Salmond
John Swinney pays tribute to Alex Salmond

The first minister of Scotland has paid tribute to his former colleague, Alex Salmond, saying he left a “fundamental footprint” on Scottish politics.

Mr Salmond died at the age of 69 on Saturday after giving a speech in Macedonia.

Both Swinney and Salmond have led the SNP twice.

Report by Kennedyl.

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