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Alba party to wind up and not contest Scottish election

Pro-independence party formed by Alex Salmond in 2021 had suffered membership fall and financial crisis

The Guardian - UK

Financial woe means Alba Party ‘unlikely’ to fight election, leader says

Leader Kenny MacAskill said the Alba Party may be unable to re-register with the Electoral Commission.

Evening Standard

Alba Party loses sole MSP as Ash Regan quits to sit as independent

She had unsuccessfully challenged former MP Kenny MacAskill for Alba’s leadership earlier this year.

Evening Standard

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Alba at risk of being locked out of Holyrood election amid legal battle

ALBA face the risk of being legally unable to stand candidates at next year’s Holyrood election because of a bitter dispute with a former senior…

The National (Scotland)

'Right to claim': Campaigners react to John Swinney's indy announcement

CAMPAIGNERS have dismissed the Scottish Government’s latest paper on achieving independence.

The National (Scotland)

All Under One Banner: Route details confirmed for Edinburgh march

ALL Under One Banner (AUOB) has announced the route details of its final independence march of 2025

The National (Scotland)

Tommy Sheppard: Why a plebiscite election won’t deliver Scottish independence

OVER Parliament’s recess weeks I’ve been looking at the SNP leadership’s declared intentions of winning a majority at next year’s election…

The National (Scotland)

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Revealed: The full text of SNP's independence strategy

THE National has obtained the full text of the SNP's conference motion on an independence strategy for 2026 ...

The National (Scotland)

'Just cheerleading': Grassroots react to John Swinney's independence convention plan

MEMBERS of grassroots groups and independence parties have reacted to the First Minister's plan for the “immediate establishment” of a…

The National (Scotland)

'Time to take action': What it was like at the national Palestine demo in Edinburgh

At Saturday's national demonstration in Edinburgh against the UK Government and the media's complicity in the genocide in Gaza, there was a…

The National (Scotland)

Speakers announced for national pro-Palestine demonstration this weekend

The full line-up of speakers has been announced for a national pro-Palestine demonstration taking place in the capital this weekend ...

The National (Scotland)

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)

Labour accused of 'breath-taking hypocrisy' over English oil refinery rescue

ED Miliband has been accused of "breath-taking hypocrisy" as the UK Government is reportedly working to rescue an English oil…

The National (Scotland)

Independence campaigners react to John Swinney speech on independence

A SPEECH on Scottish independence by John Swinney has been met with a tepid reception from campaigners.

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Alba tell John Swinney to 'get with the plan' and 'independence not a priority'

JOHN Swinney has been told it is time he “got with the plan” after it was claimed he had not raised independence as a “priority” with the…

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond news and interviews on the former first minister

ALEX Salmond was a former first minister of Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

'It's needed now more than ever': Thousands march in support of Scottish independence

AROUND 5000 independence supporters marched through Glasgow on Saturday, proving the Yes movement remains strong amidst the rise of the far right…

The National (Scotland)

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…

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John Swinney urged to put 'country before party' and join Independence Summit

FIRST Minister John Swinney has been urged to put his “country before his party” and take part in an independence summit ahead of next year's…

The National (Scotland)

Alba lay 'wreath from Scottish Labour' to mark end of Grangemouth production

ALBA have laid a wreath "on behalf of Scottish Labour" to mark the end of oil refining at Grangemouth after MSPs rejected proposals to…

The National (Scotland)

'Utterly pointless': Alba chief slams calls to ban Kneecap from TRNSMT

ALBA party leader Kenny MacAskill has come out in defence of the rap trio Kneecap after a video emerged of a band member allegedly saying “kill…

The National (Scotland)

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)

Alba to review leadership election after 'false' claims vote 'was rigged'

ALBA’S leadership election is to be reviewed in an attempt to quash accusations briefed to the media that the vote was “rigged” ...

The National (Scotland)

Call for pro-independence leaders summit ahead of 2026 Holyrood election

AN SNP activist and long-time independence campaigner has called for a summit between the leaders of Scotland’s three main independence parties…

The National (Scotland)

Westminster will not ignore electoral mandate for independence claims Kenny MacAskill

ALBA leader Kenny MacAskill has insisted Westminster will not ignore an electoral mandate for independence.

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