49 h. ago 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.

Politics

49 h. ago Alex Salmond ally launches blistering attack as Alba Party announces new leader

Chris McEleny, who was last month suspended from his role as general secretary of Alba, accused the party of having thrown "the kitchen sink" at him.

Politics

50 h. ago 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.

Events

51 h. ago Kenny MacAskill named new Alba Party leader following sudden death of Alex Salmond

Alba currently has just one MSP and no MPs with the fledgling party left fighting for attention in Scotland's crowded political scene.

Events

3 d. ago Alba to announce new leader after death of Alex Salmond but challenges remain for party

An electoral breakthrough at Holyrood next year is vital if the breakaway pro-independence party is to have a long-term future.

Politics

8 d. ago Mother had a premonition about her son so horrifying she ran to the bathroom to vomit... hours later police arrived at her door

Katja Faber whose son Alex Morgan, 23, from London, was bludgeoned to death by a drug-crazed aristocrat revealed a terrifying nightmare she had about him the night he was killed.

Events

9 d. ago Family hit by 'unbearable' loss of kickboxer, 15, speak out after coroner's urgent warning

Alex Eastwood died after a kickboxing competition in Wigan

Events

1 week ago Poverty campaigners quit Labour party in shame over £6bn welfare cuts plan

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Carolynne Hunter said she could not remain in the party when it was planning to remove disability benefits from people like her daughter Freya.

Economics