Scotland's first minister says the late SNP leader took the party from the fringes of politics to the heart of government.

JOHN Swinney has shared a “deeply emotional” memory of Alex Salmond following the death of the former first minister.

Tory leadership contender Robert Jenrick, Labour's Jonathan Reynolds and actor Brian Cox are also on this morning's show.

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

Scottish First Minster John Swinney said Alex Salmond "left a fundamental footprint on Scottish politics". Speaking on Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg, Mr Swinney said his predecessor "Inspired a ...

John Swinney and other influential figures have been paying tribute to Alex Salmond's life and career on Sunday politics ...

THE First Minister said he “expects a direct relationship” with the UK Prime Minister when quizzed about working with Sue ...

John Swinney said he is “shocked and saddened” at the death of Alex Salmond. The former First Minister, died earlier today ...

The death of Scottish former First Minister Alex Salmond is 'desperately sad', First Minister John Swinney said. Salmond, who ...

Mr Salmond, who led the SNP before later founding the Alba party, died at the age of 69 on Saturday afternoon from a ...

The First Minister said investment in a carbon capture project would "strengthen the response" to the impending closure of ...