4 d. 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.

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4 d. 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.

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5 d. 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.

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5 d. 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.

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6 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.

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6 d. ago Former SNP MP recalls Alex Salmond acquittal five years on from landmark trial

Joanna Cherry said she hoped "one day to be in a position to assist in putting all of this in context" as she looked back at a case that gripped Scotland.

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2 w. ago Nicola Sturgeon will feel regret and frustration as her political career draws to a close

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Sturgeon's relationship with Alex Salmond defined much of her political career.

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2 w. ago JIM SILLARS: Nicola Sturgeon's legacy is the elevation of mediocrity above talent

Nicola Sturgeon is Alex Salmond 's mistake, for which he paid a heavy price - and so has Scottish political life, the SNP , the independence movement, and women's rights.

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2 w. ago Alex Salmond died without leaving will for wife Moira causing widow "stress and upset"

EXCLUSIVE: The former First Minister had property and business interests when he passed away last year.

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3 w. ago Witness in Alex Salmond trial appointed top civil servant in Scottish Government

Joe Griffin has been announced as the next Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government.

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