The dream of Scottish independence lives on for Alex Salmond
The Scottish referendum for independence from Britain began as a longshot, but turned into a nailbiter. In the end, the people of Scotland voted to stay with the United Kingdom.
We lost the referendum vote but Scotland can still carry the political initiative. Scotland can still emerge the real winner. For me as leader, my time is nearly over but for Scotland the campaign continues and the dream shall never die.- Former Scottish National Party leader, Alex Salmond resignation speech
On that night Alex Salmond, the leader of the Scottish National Party and First Minister of Scotland appeared before the country and resigned, having led for seven years, nearly realizing his dream of an independent Scotland.
Today, Alex Salmond is a member of the British House of Commons where he continues to fight for a separate Scotland. And as Britain gears up for its own referendum on whether to exit the European Union, Salmond argues the events unfolding could yet lead to Scottish independence.
Alex Salmond joined The Current's Anna Maria Tremonti to muse on politics, rival politicians and his one-time ally, Donald Trump.
Salmond is also the author of The Dream Shall Never Die.
This segment was produced by The Current's Howard Goldenthal.
History Revealed
A little piece of Canadian separatist history was recently been made public by Quebec's provincial archive.
Here is the speech by then-Premier Jacques Parizeau recorded for broadcast — if the Yes-vote had been victorious in Quebec's 1995 sovereignty referendum.