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Let bereaved grieve in peace, says Swinney after plea from Salmond's widow


Published on 2025-01-15 09:20:55 - MSN
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  • Moira Salmond has said recent criticism of her late husband Alex is causing distress for herself and the family.

The article discusses the plea from Moira Salmond, the widow of former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who passed away in 2021. Moira has asked for privacy during her time of grief, highlighting the intense media scrutiny and public attention that followed her husband's death. In response, John Swinney, the current First Minister of Scotland, has publicly supported her request, urging the public and media to allow the bereaved to grieve in peace. Swinney emphasized the importance of respecting the privacy of those mourning, acknowledging the significant emotional toll that public life can take on individuals and their families. This call for compassion reflects a broader discussion on how public figures and their families should be treated during personal tragedies.

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