What happened: Lord Jim Wallace, former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and Scotland's first deputy first minister, has died aged 71 while undergoing a procedure at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Why it matters:
- He was a significant figure in Scottish politics and helped shape devolved government.
- His death marks the loss of a prominent public servant and political leader in Scotland.
MNN Take: Lord Wallace played a key role in Scotland's political landscape, particularly during the establishment of the Scottish Parliament. His passing is noted by many across the political spectrum.
Sources: BBC UK