The Latest Breaking News from Alex Salmond

SNP MP dismisses call for party to enter House of Lords

A CALL to end the SNP’s boycott of the House of Lords has been dismissed by one of the party’s top politicians.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2025

Alba leader calls for public inquiry into Alex Salmond 'conspiracy'

KENNY MacAskill has accused Nicola Sturgeon of presiding over a “conspiracy to do down Alex Salmond”.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2025

John Swinney on 10 things that changed his life

After 15 years at the heart of the Scottish Government, John Swinney stepped back from frontline politics in 2023. But just over a year later, the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2025

Chris McEleny expelled from Alba following investigation, party confirms

CHRIS McEleny has been expelled from Alba following an investigation into “gross misconduct” by the former general secretary, the party has…

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2025

Chris McEleny suspended for 'gross misconduct', Alba confirm

 CHRIS McEleny has been suspended from Alba after he was “dismissed” from his role for “gross misconduct”, the party has confirmed ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 19, 2025

Former Alba official threatens legal action over dismissal as new leader elected

The divisions in the party were apparent at an event where Kenny MacAskill narrowly won the vote to succeed Alex Salmond.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

New Alba Party leader Kenny MacAskill vows to ‘deliver dream of independence’

The former Scottish justice secretary takes the helm following the death of his predecessor Alex Salmond in October.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Can free university tuition really continue in Scotland?

IN November 2014 former first minister Alex Salmond unveiled a stone at Heriot Watt University inscribed with the message: "The rocks will melt…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2025

MoD under fire over nuclear clean-up in Scotland making it 'someone else’s problem'

THE Ministry of Defence has been accused of trying to avoid responsibility for cleaning up a military nuclear site on the north coast of Scotland by…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2025

We know Nicola Sturgeon will stand down next year. But don’t write her off just yet

For all the challenges, flaws and failures, there was a symbolism to her tenure that still engages the public and inspires younger activists, says Guardian writer Libby Brooks

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2025