.. being a English Brit, I rarely agreed with Alex Salmond but I always listened when he spoke and he was without doubt an impressive political force that you simply had to respect. Todays politics is a desperately shallow place without him. Well said Mr Neil.
That catch in Andrew's voice says it all. I'm glad you got to see him once more Andrew. We don't need to agree with people, to appreciate their company, and to miss them when they're gone.
Regardless of one’s political beliefs it goes without saying that Alex was an extremely skilled politician. A heartfelt eulogy and my condolences to the loss of your friend. My condolences to Alex s family and friends and I am left with some sadness at his loss Rest peacefully Alex.
It might take years, but the SNP will be held to account when they are turfed out of hollyrood. when a different party take the reins the light will be shone on everything the SNP have been doing behind the scenes.
Thank you Andrew for this genuinely honest and touching eulogy, whilst you may not always(or ever ) agreed this speaks volumes about not only Alex, but also you Andrew. I met Alex on a few occasions out and about he was always ready to talk with his people even if it meant his dinner was getting cold,a hard worker for Banff and Buchan, a truly " first " minister and a great loss to the country, the SNP and politics in general. Thank you again Andrew for these kind words when there are so many haters . All the best
A lovely tribute. It's amazing just to see how many friends he had who were fundamentally opposed to him. It's a genuine sadness that today it seems impossible to have friendships or even cordial relations across political lines.
Lovely tribute Andrew. I hardly ever agreed with Alex but he was a formidable politician and he was likeable, he always kept a sense of humour. Rest in Peace Alex 🙏
There is a lot we can learn from these two. Politically as far apart as Venus and Mars on many issues, yet were able to remain good friends for decades.
Wonderful and very moving tribute. Alex loved the cut and thrust of debate. Intelligent people do. Nicola Sturgeon could never handle people disagreeing with her. Under her, the SNP became a humourless and grey void obsessed with identity politics. They took away our free speech and threw away public funds. We will miss him.
I very rarely agree with anything you say Andrew but this was a moving personal tribute to Alex .I've been on this road with Alex for independence from the beginning when we were expelled in 1982 in Ayr to an overall majority in Holyrood that was deemed mathematically impossible .Sadly you're right Andrew independence movements need charismatic leadership and it looks further away than ever . One thing Alex never forgot was the people came first unlike his successors so peaceful journey on the low road back to Scotland you're page in Scotland's history is written 🏴💔
A beautiful tribute to a real powerhouse figure who shook up British politics from its slumber, roused the spirits of the Scottish people, and very nearly changed the trajectory of this country forever. Agree with him or not, he was a truly formidable figure who believed in and loved deeply his country, Scotland, and always acted in what he thought to be its best interests. RIP.
A kind and thoughtful tribute from Andrew Neil for his old friend Alex Salmond. I disagree with my friends from time to time, but we always remain friends.
This was a moving tribute to an erstwhile figure in Scottish politics, the greatest in the last two decades. I remember Andrew Neil have debates , dialogues, jousts with Alex Salmond: they both seemed to know each other's worth on the political stage. You get a feeling they both quoted Robbie Burns at each other.
Not often i agree with you Andrew, but, on this occasion i felt very moved at your tribute to Scotlands greatest politician Alex Salmond. We have lost what we Scots needed most...A STRONG VOICE and a way forward. Now we are left, with no politicians who have any integrity or intelligence.
That's very poignant. Whether you agreed with him or not he was a political titan, who, unlike most politicians I see, had style, panache and humour. He will be sadly missed.
Well said Andrew, that came from your heart. Scotland has very few good politicians nowadays. The current SNP leadership are clueless to say the least both in Edinburgh and Westminster.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Alex and mebbes a tear. Few people these days appear to understand the concept that you can have opposing views on principles with someone but still enjoy the company of such a person and conduct oneself appropriately.
Pre independence referendum there was so much preparation work done from both sides it was an informed population that voted. Something that really wasn’t present at the Brexit referendum. Listening to the speeches in Westminster today, regardless of political stance, he knew how to separate that from the individual. When even political rivals, but friends, are tearing up kind of shows the true standard of the man!
A very moving tribute which beautifully demonstrates that people of integrity with very different political views can treat each other with great respect and obviously be great friends. As Andrew said, "Alex, Rest in Peace".
Very moving tribute. I too am very shocked by the loss of Alex. Its hard to imagine a Scotland without Alex Salmond. It just seems wrong, he had so much to live for and look forward too, like his promising £3million case against the treacherous Scottish govt. I just wonder if they have caused him a health problem somehow, he was never overweight like this ever before - so what was up?
You can hear in Andrew’s voice at the end the holding back of tears. It was their interactions on this week I missed, that show was the tv highlight of my week. I didn’t agree with Alex’s independence drive, but he was never a malign, nor a malicious discontent. He was a fierce debater and did it with ease. As Andrew said, a giant in Scottish politics and U.K. ones.
Absolutely ridiculous. Independence is far more than one person. If we needed Alex in particular to get it, we don't deserve it. Even today, support for the union is down in the mid 40s in most polls. It was mid 50s in the 2010s, and 60s in the 00s. It's only going in one direction, and that's freedom for Scotland.
Take note of those in the SNP front benches (Holyrood and WM ) who have and have not responded to his sudden passing. While Swinney , Sturgeon and Useless have given halfhearted tributes as they were former FMs. But look past the "new kids " on the block and discount them. Only then will you find the culprits who stabbed him in the back. Some well known faces as well. !!!!!!!!!!!
Well I met him several times, worked in local SNP office. He could be hard on his staff and pick on someone but he was always respected. I was a staunch SNP since a teenager, hears Winnie Ewan give a speech, always believed in Independence. However after he left a Sturgeon took over I realised eventually it was not the party Alex had strived for, she was a dismal failure, brought Scotland to her knees, mismanaged everything. Never believed the allegations she made about him. He was a braveheart for Scotland.🏴 we will miss him. I vote reform now. Maybe Farage will save the UK which is a dumping ground for terrorist and the worst of humanity. RIP Alex.
"I vote Reform now" So you've gone from supporting Scottish interests, to voting for a party that would strip everything Scotland has, away? If you think normal unionist parties have pissed all over Scotland, Reform would take a giant shit on us. But well done, you. Plastic Jock.
A very moving and touching tribute to the voice of Scottish nationalism, I always believed in the Union as we are better off together including the island of Ireland but Cromwell put a stop to that. He was a very eloquent and passionate speaker and back in the 90s he was not afraid to use ethnic minorities to campaign for independence. Farewell RIP Sir.
Alex Salmond was given the impossible job to convince turkeys that Xmas was a good idea. No-one is going to buy or invest in a company that is losing £22.7 Billion per year, but despite the overwhelming odds against him, he absolutely gave it his best shot and so nearly succeeded! I think he missed his true vocation which would have been in Sales or Law, as not many got the better of him in the debating chamber. He would no doubt have been disappointed in the demise of the SNP Government over the last 16 years which has consistently failed to deliver it's promises, whilst overspending and missing deadlines! Independence is completely dead in the water and as a Scot that is a blessing. 2014 caused so many family rifts that I never want to see a repeat of that in my lifetime. I know a few who have gone to their graves having not repaired the damage and having never spoken again to mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters! For better or worse the UK is definitely a much better product worldwide with NI, Wales, England & Scotland all bundled together. Lang may yer lum reek and to Alex Salmond, may you RIP!!
A canny operator the SNP wouldn’t be where they are today without him and to all Scots you may not have liked or agreed with him but he had our country and its people in his heart and wished only the best for us. R.I.P and bless his soul to eternal peace.
He moved so many people. As for who could replace him, nobody could, but if you are asking who could take the independence movement to the next level, I think Stuart Campbell (Wings) could (if he was inclined to)...
It should be remembered that Mr S had a very wide range of friends across across the "political spectrum". Some of the moving trubutes paid to him in parliament show that.
Love Alex or loathe him.Agree with him or disagree he was a tour de force politically and I have the upmost respect for who he was and what he wanted to do, to see.I hope people truly understand and respect him. Rest In Peace Alex.
Thank you for your tribute . I believe even as a legend his influence will grow , I wish you good health and I also admire your ability to reflect on current affairs in a way lacking in the media today .
@@bri_____ I agree but when you are First Minister of Scotland you have to put Scotland first. I feel Humza’s first priority is his religion and relatives in Gaza. If that is the case don’t become First Minister after complaining that too many top jobs in the Scottish government are occupied by white people. He can’t have his cake and eat it.
Theres nothing wrong with nationalism, theres nothing wrong with being proud and wanting what is best for your country. It's only bad when you think your better than someone else. and alex was never like that
Do you oppose the British nation? British borders? Britain having a government? Or just us Scots, and Scotland having those things, back again as we used to have?
Like so many here, fascinated - and delighted - to see that friendship can bridge a significant political gulf. Or rather it could, before the era of social media and rampant wokeism divided us into superficial tribes
I was sad to hear of Alex Salmond's death. He was one politician I enjoyed listening to, he literally ran rings around his opponents. A regrettable loss to Scottish politics, the moment he stepped down from the SNP, that party was lost to a bunch of clowns who I think have no chance of ever achieving independence.
sympathy for his family as for a political entity he divided a nation and caused strife 17 years of mismanagement in Scotland as for using the RAF to bring him home absolutely not he wanted to break the UK let Scotland pay to bring him back
Not sure that Alex Salmond knew they were such good friends.....Andrew was invisible when Salmond was going through his trials and tribulations.....funny that!!!
Scottish Independence was always just so much Scots mist swirling around between wee Alec’s ears. Rather, he favoured E.U. dependence over that of the U.K. They weren’t so keen to pick up the bills.
ruclips.net/video/MFFA6jCfX5k/видео.htmlsi=rC3EK7LmE1PDAavU " Whatever is written in your heart" ....... that's all that matters. "You will find a way to say it all someday ". ....Gerry Rafferty.. Not colour, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, but what is in your heart will show....who you are,.... and what you are. That is how you will be judged, .......by the one who knows your heart. Rest in peace Alex your battles are over.
@@edwardcampbell7513No - Aberdeen. A coma is probably more comfortable. Leaders probably have to pretend to give a shit if you live in a coma. People notice if you're alive or dead if you're in a coma. Though, I guess right wing grifters like Neil would probably happily switch you off, if you're in a coma, just like they'd wipe out anyone else below £300k. Independence is supported by the majority of young people, consistently. I might not live to see it, and I'm sure you won't, but it is coming. The only way I see it headed off is true federalism in the UK, but I don't think Westminster has the foresight or the balls..
@@MontyCantsin5 its true and you know it is . His indy was based on maximum fossil fuel extraction and massively over Exagerated oil prices .... now thats been killed off by green eco carbon quotas . Alex salmonds own financial advisor said scotland dodged a bullet in 2014 . No currency , no central bank , out of nato , out of the Eu , out of the UK ....no plan on a trade deal with the rest of the Uk. No £15 billion annual barnett block transfer from the Uk Gov . No way of meeting the maastricht financial criteria of joining the Eu ......scotland sensibly avoided salmond and sturgeons rubbing sticks togethet indy
For a man as experienced as Andrew is it is sad that he has to read these words from a sheet and not glance at the camera once. And personally I don't think that all 10 of those women were wrong.
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.. being a English Brit, I rarely agreed with Alex Salmond but I always listened when he spoke and he was without doubt an impressive political force that you simply had to respect. Todays politics is a desperately shallow place without him. Well said Mr Neil.
You are english Britain is not a country scotland has nothing to do with you
Alex the Great ❤ R.I.P
@@saorsa5... don't be so silly you muppet.
Nice comment 🏴👍
@@a-bloke-a-lady-and-two-hounds As a Scot I appreciate your sentiment.
That catch in Andrew's voice says it all. I'm glad you got to see him once more Andrew. We don't need to agree with people, to appreciate their company, and to miss them when they're gone.
Well I am absolutely shocked that Andrew held Alex in such high regards. Respect sir
I never thought for 1 minute I would agree with anything you say but I liked Alex Salmon and thank you for your tribute RIP Alex Salmon
Me to.
At least try and spell his name right, Salmond not Salmon.
Hear hear 👍💔
Regardless of one’s political beliefs it goes without saying that Alex was an extremely skilled politician.
A heartfelt eulogy and my condolences to the loss of your friend.
My condolences to Alex s family and friends and I am left with some sadness at his loss
Rest peacefully Alex.
What a sincere and moving tribute.
Sincere my arse. Andrew Neil was never a supporter of Scottish Independence.
I wasn’t referring to the politics. Clearly you aren’t bright enough to realise that.
@@pauldiplock205 If you were standing in front of me today you'd be eating hospital food through a straw tomorrow.
@@williamwallace5857is that the limit of your intellectual input to this?
@@pauldiplock205 Nope, but it's all I can be bothered with.
Fine tribute.
Bothers me that the ones who tried to set him up will never be held accountable.
David Davis has said he will be pursuing the case of malfeasance against the SNP/Civil Service, fingers crossed !
Yes they fkn will... The Scottish people will see to that. X
RIP ALEX SALMOND you gave me hope when there was none 😢
It might take years, but the SNP will be held to account when they are turfed out of hollyrood. when a different party take the reins the light will be shone on everything the SNP have been doing behind the scenes.
Well said Andrew
Yeah, well said. Strangely, had he won that, I don't think we would be facing the problems now somehow.
Lovely tribute Andrew. RIP Alex 🏴
Thank you Andrew for this genuinely honest and touching eulogy, whilst you may not always(or ever ) agreed this speaks volumes about not only Alex, but also you Andrew.
I met Alex on a few occasions out and about he was always ready to talk with his people even if it meant his dinner was getting cold,a hard worker for Banff and Buchan, a truly " first " minister and a great loss to the country, the SNP and politics in general.
Thank you again Andrew for these kind words when there are so many haters .
All the best
That was a great eulogy to your friend Andrew, and a fitting tribute, to a great Politician and man.
A lovely tribute. It's amazing just to see how many friends he had who were fundamentally opposed to him. It's a genuine sadness that today it seems impossible to have friendships or even cordial relations across political lines.
Hi Andrew.. the man was a force of nature and the fact you considered him a friend speaks volumes.. thanks Andrew!.
I couldn’t agree more about the loss. Up there with Margo Macdonald and Winnie Ewing whose lifetimes work Sturgeon has destroyed.
Lovely tribute Andrew. I hardly ever agreed with Alex but he was a formidable politician and he was likeable, he always kept a sense of humour.
Rest in Peace Alex 🙏
There is a lot we can learn from these two. Politically as far apart as Venus and Mars on many issues, yet were able to remain good friends for decades.
Wonderful and very moving tribute. Alex loved the cut and thrust of debate. Intelligent people do. Nicola Sturgeon could never handle people disagreeing with her. Under her, the SNP became a humourless and grey void obsessed with identity politics. They took away our free speech and threw away public funds. We will miss him.
Great tribute for a great politician and more importantly great man
I very rarely agree with anything you say Andrew but this was a moving personal tribute to Alex .I've been on this road with Alex for independence from the beginning when we were expelled in 1982 in Ayr to an overall majority in Holyrood that was deemed mathematically impossible .Sadly you're right Andrew independence movements need charismatic leadership and it looks further away than ever . One thing Alex never forgot was the people came first unlike his successors so peaceful journey on the low road back to Scotland you're page in Scotland's history is written 🏴💔
Rest in Peace Alex Salmond 🏴❤️
'The dream will never die'. RIP big man.
Only a dream.
@@billyhicks3441The people of Scotland will decide that.
Really nice tribute xx
Thanks Andrew
A beautiful tribute to a real powerhouse figure who shook up British politics from its slumber, roused the spirits of the Scottish people, and very nearly changed the trajectory of this country forever. Agree with him or not, he was a truly formidable figure who believed in and loved deeply his country, Scotland, and always acted in what he thought to be its best interests. RIP.
Thank you for this tribute
Andrew Neil, you gave a genuine honest and heartfelt summary of your feelings and thoughts about Alex Salmond. Well done.
This was a great tribute. Very respectful and sincere.
Well said Andrew I’m not an SNP Supporter but by goodness he knew his stuff
A kind and thoughtful tribute from Andrew Neil for his old friend Alex Salmond. I disagree with my friends from time to time, but we always remain friends.
A very touching tribute Andrew.
Nicely said Andrew. Not of his political Ilk but a true Scot. Sleep well old son.
This was a moving tribute to an erstwhile figure in Scottish politics, the greatest in the last two decades.
I remember Andrew Neil have debates , dialogues, jousts with Alex Salmond: they both seemed to know
each other's worth on the political stage. You get a feeling they both quoted Robbie Burns at each other.
Not often i agree with you Andrew, but, on this occasion i felt very moved at your tribute to Scotlands greatest politician Alex Salmond. We have lost what we Scots needed most...A STRONG VOICE and a way forward. Now we are left, with no politicians who have any integrity or intelligence.
I didn't agree with Alex Salmond but he was a smart & formidable politician & from what I could judge a decent if somewhat flawed man.
That's very poignant. Whether you agreed with him or not he was a political titan, who, unlike most politicians I see, had style, panache and humour. He will be sadly missed.
Incredibly moving tribute.
Well said Andrew, that came from your heart. Scotland has very few good politicians nowadays. The current SNP leadership are clueless to say the least both in Edinburgh and Westminster.
Well done. STRONG.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Alex and mebbes a tear.
Few people these days appear to understand the concept that you can have opposing views on principles with someone but still enjoy the company of such a person and conduct oneself appropriately.
Respect Andrew, wonderful tribute for your friend. RIP Alex Salmond.
Pre independence referendum there was so much preparation work done from both sides it was an informed population that voted. Something that really wasn’t present at the Brexit referendum. Listening to the speeches in Westminster today, regardless of political stance, he knew how to separate that from the individual. When even political rivals, but friends, are tearing up kind of shows the true standard of the man!
A very moving tribute which beautifully demonstrates that people of integrity with very different political views can treat each other with great respect and obviously be great friends. As Andrew said, "Alex, Rest in Peace".
An extremely moving tribute.
Very moving tribute. I too am very shocked by the loss of Alex. Its hard to imagine a Scotland without Alex Salmond. It just seems wrong, he had so much to live for and look forward too, like his promising £3million case against the treacherous Scottish govt. I just wonder if they have caused him a health problem somehow, he was never overweight like this ever before - so what was up?
You can hear in Andrew’s voice at the end the holding back of tears.
It was their interactions on this week I missed, that show was the tv highlight of my week.
I didn’t agree with Alex’s independence drive, but he was never a malign, nor a malicious discontent. He was a fierce debater and did it with ease.
As Andrew said, a giant in Scottish politics and U.K. ones.
good to see a polar opposite paying tribute to his old pal alex salmond a man dedicated to his beloved scotland, the dream will never die
R.I.P Alex 🏴❤
A true Scotsman he believed in an independent Scotland a man who was not afraid to speak out against Westminster well done Alec Salmond R.I.P. sir 🙏
RIP ALEX 🙏
Lovely tribute. I agree that the chance of independence for Scotland has been made much lower with the death of Alex Salmond.
Absolutely ridiculous. Independence is far more than one person. If we needed Alex in particular to get it, we don't deserve it.
Even today, support for the union is down in the mid 40s in most polls. It was mid 50s in the 2010s, and 60s in the 00s.
It's only going in one direction, and that's freedom for Scotland.
@@OneTrueScotsmanHaud yer wheest, ya daftie!
Thank you Andrew
RIP❤
Loathsome Neil , but a good tribute
Rest in peace Alex Sslmond 0:58
RIP ❤
Good man yourself Andrew. Jock.
Take note of those in the SNP front benches (Holyrood and WM ) who have and have not responded to his sudden passing.
While Swinney , Sturgeon and Useless have given halfhearted tributes as they were former FMs. But look past the "new kids " on the block and discount them. Only then will you find the culprits who stabbed him in the back.
Some well known faces as well. !!!!!!!!!!!
Well Said Andrew.
Well I met him several times, worked in local SNP office. He could be hard on his staff and pick on someone but he was always respected. I was a staunch SNP since a teenager, hears Winnie Ewan give a speech, always believed in Independence. However after he left a Sturgeon took over I realised eventually it was not the party Alex had strived for, she was a dismal failure, brought Scotland to her knees, mismanaged everything. Never believed the allegations she made about him. He was a braveheart for Scotland.🏴 we will miss him. I vote reform now. Maybe Farage will save the UK which is a dumping ground for terrorist and the worst of humanity.
RIP Alex.
"I vote Reform now"
So you've gone from supporting Scottish interests, to voting for a party that would strip everything Scotland has, away?
If you think normal unionist parties have pissed all over Scotland, Reform would take a giant shit on us. But well done, you. Plastic Jock.
Would have seemed a bit more sincere if it wasn't read off a script
Everyman’s friend .
A very moving and touching tribute to the voice of Scottish nationalism, I always believed in the Union as we are better off together including the island of Ireland but Cromwell put a stop to that. He was a very eloquent and passionate speaker and back in the 90s he was not afraid to use ethnic minorities to campaign for independence. Farewell RIP Sir.
Alex Salmond was given the impossible job to convince turkeys that Xmas was a good idea. No-one is going to buy or invest in a company that is losing £22.7 Billion per year, but despite the overwhelming odds against him, he absolutely gave it his best shot and so nearly succeeded!
I think he missed his true vocation which would have been in Sales or Law, as not many got the better of him in the debating chamber. He would no doubt have been disappointed in the demise of the SNP Government over the last 16 years which has consistently failed to deliver it's promises, whilst overspending and missing deadlines!
Independence is completely dead in the water and as a Scot that is a blessing. 2014 caused so many family rifts that I never want to see a repeat of that in my lifetime. I know a few who have gone to their graves having not repaired the damage and having never spoken again to mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters!
For better or worse the UK is definitely a much better product worldwide with NI, Wales, England & Scotland all bundled together. Lang may yer lum reek and to Alex Salmond, may you RIP!!
A canny operator the SNP wouldn’t be where they are today without him and to all Scots you may not have liked or agreed with him but he had our country and its people in his heart and wished only the best for us. R.I.P and bless his soul to eternal peace.
He moved so many people. As for who could replace him, nobody could, but if you are asking who could take the independence movement to the next level, I think Stuart Campbell (Wings) could (if he was inclined to)...
It should be remembered that Mr S had a very wide range of friends across across the "political spectrum".
Some of the moving trubutes paid to him in parliament show that.
Love Alex or loathe him.Agree with him or disagree he was a tour de force politically and I have the upmost respect for who he was and what he wanted to do, to see.I hope people truly understand and respect him.
Rest In Peace Alex.
The last true politician in my opinion. RIP
Thank you for your tribute . I believe even as a legend his influence will grow , I wish you good health and I also admire your ability to reflect on current affairs in a way lacking in the media today .
Getting more respect from those on the other side of the political divide than many of the "plastic" Nats.
🙏💙
Humza showed his true colours. Islam before country. When will we ever learn?
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Humza isn’t Scottish. I don’t care what anyone says.
He just supports his group.
Us Scots should do the same
@@bri_____ I agree but when you are First Minister of Scotland you have to put Scotland first. I feel Humza’s first priority is his religion and relatives in Gaza. If that is the case don’t become First Minister after complaining that too many top jobs in the Scottish government are occupied by white people. He can’t have his cake and eat it.
We English love the Scots the most
Alex was a highly effective Scottish politician. I hate nationalism but you gotta respect his skill.
Theres nothing wrong with nationalism, theres nothing wrong with being proud and wanting what is best for your country. It's only bad when you think your better than someone else. and alex was never like that
Do you oppose the British nation? British borders? Britain having a government? Or just us Scots, and Scotland having those things, back again as we used to have?
Little known fact he was a huge horse racing fan. No wonder the late Queen liked him. My he Rest in Peace. I although not Scotish loved him
Looks so natural as he stumbles over the script he doesn’t know
The only.thing i have against Alec Salmond is Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Omg they were his protégés and they helped destroy Scotland
I’m afraid Alex’s parting saying “you’ve not seen the last of my bonnets” was his last. RIP
Andrew Neil has rubbished the cause of Scottish Independence for years. At least he seems to have had some respect for Alex and even some affection.
Like so many here, fascinated - and delighted - to see that friendship can bridge a significant political gulf. Or rather it could, before the era of social media and rampant wokeism divided us into superficial tribes
‘wokeism’? 😂
I was sad to hear of Alex Salmond's death. He was one politician I enjoyed listening to, he literally ran rings around his opponents.
A regrettable loss to Scottish politics, the moment he stepped down from the SNP, that party was lost to
a bunch of clowns who I think have no chance of ever achieving independence.
Moving
sympathy for his family as for a political entity he divided a nation and caused strife 17 years of mismanagement in Scotland as for using the RAF to bring him home absolutely not he wanted to break the UK let Scotland pay to bring him back
Not sure that Alex Salmond knew they were such good friends.....Andrew was invisible when Salmond was going through his trials and tribulations.....funny that!!!
He was a man who wasn't ashamed to be Scottish in every sense of the word. Something unionists like yourself can learn a lot from, Andrew.
Give the guy a break okay.He's saying goodbye to an old respected friend his way.Leave it at that.
Salmond got lucky, the west of Scotland were disillusioned by labour & were never going to go Tory.
Into that vacuum stepped Mr Salmond.
How nauseating
Scottish Independence was always just so much Scots mist swirling around between wee Alec’s ears. Rather, he favoured E.U. dependence over that of the U.K. They weren’t so keen to pick up the bills.
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" Whatever is written in your heart" ....... that's all that matters. "You will find a way to say it all someday ". ....Gerry Rafferty..
Not colour, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, but what is in your heart will show....who you are,.... and what you are.
That is how you will be judged, .......by the one who knows your heart.
Rest in peace Alex your battles are over.
I apologise.
A lovely tribute Andrew, but I was never a fan of Alex. He would not accept the No decision.
And he was quite right to keep fighting for independence. The question is not settled.
How many coof shots did he have?
alex was a leader , nicola was not , she brought down the party
I fear his passing will be the final nail in the independence coffin.
But how do you convince the people of Scotland that English domination is the future.
You hope it will, you fear it is not.
😂 Spot the product of the Guffy “education” system. Jellied eels innit way-aye-man!
Kenny MacAskill WILL keep the fire burning R.I.P Eck ❤ 🏴😢
Truly amazing how he was found not guilty on all of those sexual assaults?? Beggars belief
Independence is just beginning, unless the United Kingdom can offer something to Scotland, and you and your mates already stole everything, Andrew...
Have you been in a coma for the last 17 years.????
@@edwardcampbell7513No - Aberdeen. A coma is probably more comfortable. Leaders probably have to pretend to give a shit if you live in a coma. People notice if you're alive or dead if you're in a coma. Though, I guess right wing grifters like Neil would probably happily switch you off, if you're in a coma, just like they'd wipe out anyone else below £300k.
Independence is supported by the majority of young people, consistently. I might not live to see it, and I'm sure you won't, but it is coming. The only way I see it headed off is true federalism in the UK, but I don't think Westminster has the foresight or the balls..
Alex salmond was willing to throw scotland under a bus in 2014
Nonsense.
@@MontyCantsin5 its true and you know it is . His indy was based on maximum fossil fuel extraction and massively over
Exagerated oil prices .... now thats been killed off by green eco carbon quotas . Alex salmonds own financial advisor said scotland dodged a bullet in 2014 . No currency , no central bank , out of nato , out of the Eu , out of the UK ....no plan on a trade deal with the rest of the Uk. No £15 billion annual barnett block transfer from the Uk Gov . No way of meeting the maastricht financial criteria of joining the Eu ......scotland sensibly avoided salmond and sturgeons rubbing sticks togethet indy
House Jock Andrew Neil
For a man as experienced as Andrew is it is sad that he has to read these words from a sheet and not glance at the camera once. And personally I don't think that all 10 of those women were wrong.
Hypocrite!!!!