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Following the 2011 election, what event did Salmond spearhead?

  • A new currency launch

  • Edinburgh Agreement signing

  • A trade agreement with the EU

  • A government reshuffle

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The Edinburgh Agreement, signed in October 2011, was a pivotal event spearheaded by Alex Salmond, then First Minister of Scotland. This historic agreement established the framework for a referendum on Scottish independence, granting Scottish voters the opportunity to decide their nation's future. The Edinburgh Agreement marked a significant milestone in the devolution of powers to the Scottish Parliament and paved the way for the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.
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