UK Government urged to use RAF to repatriate Salmond

The former First Minister died after suffering a heart attack at a hotel in North Macedonia.

The family and friends of Alex Salmond are urging the UK Government to help bring home his body from The Balkans.

STV News understands the Scottish Government are in talks with Number 10, amid calls for the RAF to offer assistance.

The former First Minister died from a heart attack at a hotel in North Macedonia on Saturday afternoon.

People from across the political spectrum are continuing to pay tribute.

A book of condolence is available at Holyrood.

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