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Ash Regan and Kenny MacAskill secure Alba leadership ballot place

ASH Regan and Kenny MacAskill have secured places on the Alba leadership ballot after reaching the nominations threshold.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025

Kenny MacAskill claims Alex Salmond would have backed him to be Alba leader

KENNY MacAskill has claimed that Alba’s former leader Alex Salmond would have backed him to become his successor ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 6, 2025

Alba suspend Chris McEleny from party role for 'gross misconduct'

ALBA Party’s general secretary Chris McEleny has reportedly been suspended from his role for “gross misconduct” ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 6, 2025

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Alba in chaos as acting leader forced to rebut 'harassment' allegations

ALBA’S leadership contest has descended into chaos after accusations of bullying and harassment were levelled against top contender Kenny…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 4, 2025

Leaked emails reveal Kenny MacAskill’s concerns over Alex Salmond’s Alba

ALBA was becoming a commercial enterprise under Alex Salmond – but the party’s “fan club” membership saw no issue in that, Kenny MacAskill…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 26, 2025

Alex Salmond would have wanted me to be Alba leader, claims Ash Regan

ASH Regan has said that Alex Salmond would have thought it made sense for her to replace him as Alba leader...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025

Kenny MacAskill confirms bid to run for Alba leadership

KENNY MacAskill has announced his decision to stand for the Alba Party leadership...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025

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Alba face first leadership contest – but can they survive without Alex Salmond?

KENNY MacAskill’s decision to contest the Alba leadership against Ash Regan triggers the party’s first leadership election in its five years of…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025

Search launched for more than 30 'hidden' fragments of Stone of Destiny

A SEARCH is under way to trace the stories of more than 30 fragments of the Stone of Destiny which separated from the ancient artefact after it was…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 17, 2025

How missing fragments of ancient Stone of Destiny were hidden in plain sight for decades

The exact location of most of these small chips lost in the famous theft from Westminster Abbey remains a mystery

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Search for more than 30 ‘hidden’ fragments of Stone of Destiny after 1951 repair

A researcher is exploring the mystery of small fragments which were separated from the ancient Stone of Scone.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Let bereaved grieve in peace, says Swinney after plea from Salmond’s widow

Moira Salmond has said recent criticism of her late husband Alex is causing distress for herself and the family.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon announces end of marriage to Peter Murrell with ‘heavy heart’

The former Scottish first minister had been married to Mr Murrell, the former chief executive of the SNP, since 2010.

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon announces divorce from Peter Murrell

Former Scottish first minister says on social media that ‘we have been separated for some time now’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2025

'Unfair and distressing’: Alex Salmond's widow issues statement amid attacks on him

The widow of Alex Salmond says comments from those “determined to damage” her late husband’s reputation are unfair and distressing, urging…

Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2025

Alex Salmond’s widow says attacks on him are ‘unfair and distressing’

Her intervention comes following an interview in which Nicola Sturgeon discussed Mr Salmond’s behaviour.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2025

Gregor Gall: What history tells us about the future of Alba

YOU would think that the Alba Party had an awful lot of things going for them.

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

I grieved for Salmond four or five years ago, says Sturgeon

The pair once formed one of the most successful political partnerships in UK history.

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon claims she 'intervened' to stop Alex Salmond 'bullying' colleagues

NICOLA Sturgeon has claimed she “intervened” to stop Alex Salmond from bullying colleagues “many times”.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2025

Ash Regan confirms bid to succeed Alex Salmond as Alba leader

ASH Regan has announced she will stand to become the next leader of the Alba Party...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon news, interviews and updates on former first minister

NICOLA Sturgeon served as the first minister of Scotland from 2014 to 2023 and is the current MSP for Glasgow Southside...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 2, 2025

Chris McEleny to step down as Alba general secretary when new leader found

CHRIS McEleny is to step down as the general secretary of the Alba Party when a new leader is installed...

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025

Megrahi release not discussed by cabinet ahead of decision, papers show

The man convicted over the Lockerbie bombing was released in 2009 on compassionate grounds.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 31, 2024

'No Nicola Sturgeon succession' if Scotland voted Yes in 2014, journalist claims

If Scotland had voted to become independent in 2014, Nicola Sturgeon would not have risen to prominence in politics, a journalist has claimed.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 31, 2024

Review of the year: What happened in Scottish politics in 2024?

AT the start of 2024, Humza Yousaf was the first minister, the SNP and Greens were partners in the Scottish Government, the SNP had 48 MPs at…

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