The Latest Breaking News from THE Alba Party

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 · Feb 21

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 · Oct 10, 2025

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) · Oct 5, 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

Chris McEleny to run for Alba deputy leader

CHRIS McEleny has announced he will stand to become the next deputy leader of the Alba Party.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 18, 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

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

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.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 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 9, 2025