Tributes paid to Conservative MSP Alex Johnstone

Politicians of all parties and others from Scottish public life have been paying tribute to Scottish Conservative MSP Alex Johnstone, who has died aged 55 after a short battle with cancer.

Heartbroken about the passing of my colleague, friend and mentor Alex Johnstone MSP. I'm in @ScotParl due to his help, support and advice pic.twitter.com/LJeBGEyxcP
— Ross Thomson MSP (@RossThomsonMSP) December 7, 2016

Alex was a big man with a big heart. Robust in his views but generous and decent and well liked by all sides. We'll miss him terribly.
— Ruth Davidson (@RuthDavidsonMSP) December 7, 2016

So sorry to hear this. Alex never let political differences stand in the way of friendship and courtesy. 1/2 https://t.co/R0etHMUUkG

— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) December 7, 2016

Very sorry to hear of Alex Johnstone's passing. A strong man of both will and character, who always said what he thought with great humour.
— Kezia Dugdale (@kezdugdale) December 7, 2016

Very sad to hear the news of Alex Johnstone. I will miss him very much. Thoughts are with his family at this time. pic.twitter.com/hKCPsMf8Ii
— Willie Rennie (@willie_rennie) December 7, 2016

Terribly sad to hear of Alex Johnstone's death. We often disagreed, but he always did so with a good sense of humour & a spirit of respect.
— Patrick Harvie (@patrickharvie) December 7, 2016

Unbelievably sad that my friend and colleague Alex Johnstone MSP died earlier today. All thoughts with Linda and their family. RIP big man.
— Adam Tomkins MSP (@ProfTomkins) December 7, 2016

Very sad news - spent many train journeys North in early years in Alex's good company - thoughts with his family. https://t.co/Iotashc1zz
— Richard Lochhead (@RichardLochhead) December 7, 2016

Terribly sad news today. What a man - what a laugh - what an MSP / Father / Grandfather. The @ScotTories family have lost an affa fine loon. https://t.co/2xiqYAfUNP
— Miles Briggs MSP (@MilesBriggsMSP) December 7, 2016

Very sad to hear of Alex Johnstone's passing. He was a stalwart for rural Scotland in Parliament & for NFUS NE members. He will be missed.
— Clare Slipper (@NFUSParliament) December 7, 2016

We're very sorry to learn of the death of Alex Johnstone MSP - a man who cared deeply about local business
— FSB Scotland (@FSB_Scotland) December 7, 2016

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