. —— widow moira. haw you know. -- widow moira. how is it thought _ you know. -- widow moira.ht it _ you know. -- widow moira. how is it thought it was _ you know. -- widow moira. how is it thought it was of _ you know. —— widow moira. how is it thought it was of such a towering figure in the scottish independence movement will affect the campaign? i independence movement will affect the campaign?- affect the campaign? i think the death — affect the campaign? i think the death of— affect the campaign? i think the death of alex _ affect the campaign? i think the death of alex salmond l affect the campaign? i think| the death of alex salmond of course has rocked the political establishment and politics in scotland and of course the uk, he was such a well—known name, so synonymous with independence and probably to be fair the person who in his name was the person who in his name was the person who in his name was the person who had scotland courses to independence in 300 years. that vote was close, 45% four years, 55% for now, as alex salmond would always have said, it is about m

all, of course, offer their condolences to mrs salmond, moira, and his family and friends.is really striking about these tributes is that they reflect these tributes is that they reflect the impact that alex salmond made in politics and public life. yes, there is no doubt there were broken relationships. he once described himself as no angel. and as we heard in the report, he was cleared of the allegations made against him. alex salmond was colourful, controversial, but also marked out by his conviction. figs controversial, but also marked out by his conviction.— controversial, but also marked out by his conviction. as you mentioned, his drivin: by his conviction. as you mentioned, his driving political— by his conviction. as you mentioned, his driving political passion _ by his conviction. as you mentioned, his driving political passion was - his driving political passion was the fight for independence. 0ne his driving political passion was the fight for independence. one in which he fell slightly short. how will that legacy be remembered, do you think? will that legacy be

desperately sad news that alex salmond has died, and i extend my deepest condolences to his wife, moiraon the exceptional leadership and contribution that alex salmond has given to public life in scotland, with his service in the house of commons and in the scottish parliament, and especially as the first minister of scotland. it was while studying economics at st andrews university that alex salmond joined the snp. he worked for a time as an oil economist, but politics soon exerted its pull. the mp for banff and buchan, alex salmond, has won - the leadership of the scottish national party. _ mr salmond first led the snp in the 1990s. we are going to win the battle for the hearts and minds of the scottish people. cheering. but it was during his second stint that his party became a major political force. well, folks, it's, eh, it's good to be back. within three years the snp were in government in edinburgh. then in 2011, he pulled off a feat that was thought impossible, winning a majority at holyrood. alex salmond negotiated the referendum on independence with the then prime minister, da

mr salmond's, moira, will be here with other family members and friends to greet the coffin when it arrivesairports and the number of pro—independence supporters, turning out to supporters, turning out to support the family as mr salmond makes his finaljourney home to the north—east. salmond makes his final “ourney home to the north-east. remind 'ust of home to the north-east. remind just of the _ home to the north-east. remind just of the reaction _ home to the north-east. remind just of the reaction to _ home to the north-east. remind just of the reaction to his - just of the reaction to his death and what kind of funeral he is likely to get there in scotland. it he is likely to get there in scotland-— he is likely to get there in scotland. ., ., , ~ scotland. it was a real shock to the scottish _ scotland. it was a real shock to the scottish political - to the scottish political world. the uk political world. mr salmond died suddenly on saturday of a heart attack when he was attending this conference in north macedonia. there have been a large number of tributes to him. mr salmond led th

this is sad news that alex salmond has died and i extend my deepest condolences to his wife moira and this is a moment that individuals will reflect on the exceptional leadership that alex salmond has given to public life in scotland with his works in parliament and especially as the first minister of scotland. while studying economics that alex salmond joined the scottish national party, scottish national party, he worked for a time as an oil economist but politics soon exerted its pull. alex salmond has won the leadership of the i scottish national party. alex salmond first led the snp in the 1990s but it was during his second stint that his party became a major political force. it is good to be back. within three years, the snp were in government in edinburugh. then in 2011, he pulled off a few thousand thought impossible, winning a majority at holyrood. alex salmond negotiated a referendum on independence with david cameron. he was a formidable and inescapable voice in the debate that followed in on the airwaves, voice in the debate that followed on the airwaves, and the towns and

i think all of our thoughts are with moira his wife, his family and friends, a tremendous loss to themoremost but to the country as well, someone who was an inspiring political leader. let's not forget that when he was elected to the westminster parliament in 1987 there were three snp mps, he took them to the position of leadership, one of government, the only person who is everywhere the party in the scottish parliament to have a majority situation leading to the independence referendum of 2014. he has a very strong legacy that he has left behind. i believe you knew him, alex salmond, since the 1970s, working together before you were both in politics in edinburgh. i was at the bank of scotland, alex was at the royal bank. we went for lunch occasionally. i have pretty well known him all my adult life, young members of the left—wing group in the snp, 79 group. i am well aware of the strength and personality, a larger—than—life character, who enjoyed social engagement, clearly very popular in many respects. had the attributes, characteristics of a leader. i saw that in the house of commo

he leaves a lasting legacy, and i know that the deepest condolences of the whole house are with moira his family and his loved ones. >> mr, speaker, this week we -- mr. speaker, this week we also remember our colleague and friend, sir david amos, whose kindness and commitment to public service continues to inspire us all. and i know how deeply this was felt on the benches opposite, and i'm so glad that his plaque is here in the house with us. i also want to acknowledge the extraordinary life of holocaust survivor ebert whose message of hope showed such courage. may her memory be a blessing. mr. speaker, we also extend our sympathies to the family of general jackson. he was an inspirational leader of the british army and served with distinction. mr. speaker, i know the whole house will join me and wishing the best of luck to the new england manager thomas tuckle. i won't hold his old job against him, but i wish him well in the new one. mr. speaker, this morning i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others. in addition to my duties in this house, i shall have further such meeti

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his majesty the king offered his condolences to mr salmond's wife, moira, and family, as did those whoy for the referendum on scottish independence. the former first minister of scotland had been speaking at an event in north macedonia about the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum, when he took ill. the entire hotel, the entire conference, everyone was in shock. most of the participants here were young leaders and none of them had ever experienced anything like this. and i think there was a feeling of shock. there was a feeling of loss. you don't really know what to do. alex salmond was a formidable force in scottish politics. he led the snp twice, transforming it from a party of the fringes to the party of government in scotland. that's undeniable. the idea of independence for most of my political lifetime was as a peripheral concept in scottish politics, and it essentially is a central argument to how our country progresses, and that's come about as a consequence of the efforts that have been put in over these last 30 or 40 years. amongst his legacy is how close he drove

i also want to say, this book would not have been possible without my coeditor, moira, and all of the people who contributed chapters, including my co-panelists, lorenzo and lauren. also, the people who volunteered for prison books programs over the years, and 12 the people who have fought for the rights of incarcerated people, including incarcerated people themselves. when you crack open this book, i hope you will be struck by the art and the stories as an attempt to allow the people who have been involved in this movement who are affected by it me to tell the story of the movement and why they think it matters. i do want to make it very clear that the people who are served i this movement are disproportionately poor and working-class people that i also want to stress that the overwhelming majority of the people who volunteer for these programs are also poor and working-class people. in short, this is what we do when we are not working for higher. many of us have other interests. in order to understand poor and working-class people more fully you have to be able to acknowledge and lo

gay press nate holly my coeditor moira all the contributors who all the people who contributed chapters and all of the people who have fought for the rights of incarcerated people and all of the people who volunteered for prison books program. this is an introduction. we hope and we hope that this book will spur people to help us uncover the rest of histories of these programs and show why important this indeed the first attempt to document the history of this social that's been in existence for over 50 years. well, i want to thank all of you. i want to thank for taking the time to cover this book. i think it's so valuable that we get this message beyond this room. so thank you for being thank you for saying the entirety of the time. and let's thank panelists who really stay incredible, personal and powerful testing it. thank you. yeah, barry, make sure we. said who is thisi'm richard grer of the free libraries foundation's board of directors, and i'm delighted to be here with you tonight. you know, it's been an incredible witness. the growth of the free libraries author event series ov

moira and his family and friends at this very sad time.kay folks, it's this very sad time. okay folks, wsfime this very sad time. okay folks, it's time for my take at ten. do you remember when the word victim had some actual meaning? flood victim. victim of a burglary. occasionally i'm a fashion victim. hopefully i've got away with it tonight. but now victimhood is worn like a badge of honour. it is something that people strive for. enter stage left . the queen of stage left. the queen of self—pity, meghan markle , who self—pity, meghan markle, who this week announced to a group of very young children that she is, and i quote, one of the most bullied people in the world. this is the same woman who was subjected to a lengthy buckingham palace investigation into bullying allegations against her. the results of which were kept private, although if she were exonerated, would her pr team not be shouting that from the rooftops? of course, we will never know whether markle bullied staff at the palace, but what we do know is the vast number of empl

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politics, he leaves a lasting legacy, and i know that the deepest condolences of the whole house are with moirahis family and his loved ones . family and his loved ones. >> mr speaker, this week we also remember our colleague and friend sir david amess, whose kindness and commitment to pubuc kindness and commitment to public service continues to inspire us all. and i know how deeply this was felt on the benches opposite, and i am so glad that his plaque is here in the house with us. yes, i also want to acknowledge the extraordinary life of holocaust survivor lily abbott, whose message of hope showed such courage. may her memory be a blessing. mr speaker, we also extend our sympathies to the family of general sir mike jackson. he was an inspirational leader of the british army and served with distinction. mr speaken served with distinction. mr speaker, i know the whole house will join me in wishing the best of luck to the new england manager. thomas tuchel. i won't hold his old job against him, but i wish him well in the new one. mr speaker, this morning i had meetings with ministerial colleague

a few hours later he touched down here at aberdeen airport, where he was met by his wife moira.s of the salmond family and the alba party, including his deputy kenny macaskill , and king kenny macaskill, and king charles and queen camilla, have touched down in australia for a historic royal tour. >> the couple landed in sydney, greeted with a warm welcome and a bouquet of flowers for the queen. our royal correspondent cameron walker is on the ground in sydney. >> king and queen have got a pretty packed schedule over the next six days in australia, both in sydney and in canberra. tomorrow, saturday is going to be a rest day for the king. of course he's travelled 24 hours to get here and he has cancer. he has paused his cancer treatments while he is here in australia, but that will give him, it's hoped, enough energy to carry out his vast programme of engagements in new south wales. but republicans have been very vocal about the fact that the king is here. the first time ever that a reigning king has been on australian soil. they are calling it the farewell tour of oz. however, au