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Scotland at ‘pivotal moment’ says Alex Salmond as Alba Party launches manifesto

Former first minister Alex Salmond is due to launch the Alba Party’s local election manifesto in Dundee on Tuesday. The party will set out plans to double the winter fuel payment for pensioners and other proposals to help households with fuel bills. ...

19 Apr 2022 at 01:25

It is unthinkable that Alex Salmond still has show on RT, says Nicola Sturgeon

It is “unthinkable” that Alex Salmond still has a show on a Kremlin-backed broadcaster, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The former first minister launched his self-titled show on Russia Today (RT) in 2017, drawing the ire of many across Scottish ...

23 Feb 2022 at 16:25

Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon: I did not pay much attention to protest by Alba MPs

Scotland’s First Minister said she “didn’t pay much attention” to a protest that resulted in two of her former MPs being suspended from the House of Commons. Neale Hanvey and Kenny MacAskill, who defected to the Alba Party last year after ...

14 Jul 2022 at 15:55

Sturgeon says independence campaign will remain ‘broad church’

Nicola Sturgeon has said the campaign for Scottish independence will remain “broad church”, as she dismissed a question over whether she would share a platform with Alex Salmond. The First Minister said the issue of her predecessor was ...

14 Jun 2022 at 16:27

Alex Salmond vows Alba ‘undaunted’ despite defeat for every candidate

The Alba Party remains “undaunted” despite failing to have any councillors elected in Scotland, Alex Salmond has said. The party put up 111 candidates – a number of whom were elected as SNP councillors in 2017 before defecting to Mr ...

06 May 2022 at 17:25

Scotland

Salmond says next Holyrood election should be ‘vehicle’ for independence views

Alex Salmond’s Alba Party have said the next Holyrood election should be used as a “vehicle” for the Scottish people to express their view on independence. In contrast, Nicola Sturgeon has said she will treat the next general ...

11 Dec 2022 at 13:05

MP proposes Bill to transfer powers for IndyRef2 to Holyrood

A Bill seeking to transfer the powers for a Scottish independence referendum to Holyrood has been introduced in the House of Commons. Alba Party MP Neale Hanvey said that for Scotland to become independent, a “democratic ...

01 Feb 2023 at 16:22

Police receive ‘non-recent’ allegation of sexual assault against Alex Salmond

Police have received a “non-recent” allegation of sexual assault made against Alex Salmond, who was leader of the Alba Party up until his sudden death last month. Mr Salmond died of a heart attack on October 12 during a ...

03 Nov 2024 at 15:11

Alex Salmond remembered as ‘outstanding’ politician and ‘dear friend’ at funeral

Former first minister Alex Salmond has been remembered as not just the political leader who took Scotland “so close to his dream of independence”, but as a “dear friend”. Tributes were paid to the 69-year-old at a ...

30 Oct 2024 at 08:15

Alex Salmond launches legal action against Scottish Government

Former first minister Alex Salmond has launched legal action against the Scottish Government over its botched investigation of harassment complaints against him. The Court of Session confirmed to the PA news ...

24 Nov 2023 at 11:16

How many candidates are standing in the General Election?

Details of every candidate standing in the General Election on July 4 have now been published. Here the PA news agency answers some of the key questions about the candidates, based on data compiled by the ...

12 Jun 2024 at 21:04

Salmond’s funeral to be held on October 29

Former first minister Alex Salmond’s funeral will be held on October 29, it has been confirmed. The former SNP leader died in North Macedonia earlier this month after suffering a heart attack. His body ...

22 Oct 2024 at 11:22

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