Svoboda | Graniru | BBC Russia | Golosameriki | Facebook

Alba

Ash Regan said using the list vote as a de facto referendum would put 'democracy in top gear'

53

'We deserve better': Call for 2026 de facto referendum rejected by MSPs

A Vanguard-class nuclear submarine pictured at Faslane

A Vanguard-class nuclear submarine pictured at Faslane

11

Scottish nuclear base staff using pagers adds to fears over 'rotting' Trident fleet

It is unthinkable that any thorough Equality Impact Assessment would not show that both older people and those with disabilities would be at risk, writes Corri Wilson

It is unthinkable that any thorough Equality Impact Assessment would not show that both older people and those with disabilities would be at risk, writes Corri Wilson

6

Corri Wilson: Justice for pensioners is more than party politics

The relationship between Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon will be explored in a 2-part BBC documentary airing on BBC Scotland on Tuesday and Wednesday

The relationship between Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon will be explored in a 2-part BBC documentary airing on BBC Scotland on Tuesday and Wednesday

18

Alex Salmond 'seriously doubts' he will speak with Nicola Sturgeon again

Labour has closed the gap with the SNP in Holyrood polling

Labour has closed the gap with the SNP in Holyrood polling

33

SNP and Labour neck-and-neck in Holyrood votes, poll suggests

Ash Regan has said she will back the SNP's Budget if they support her bill seeking to criminalise the purchase of sex

Ash Regan has said she will back the SNP's Budget if they support her bill seeking to criminalise the purchase of sex

10

Ash Regan: I am willing to support Budget if SNP back my bill

First Minister John Swinney chairing a meeting of the Scottish Cabinet in May

First Minister John Swinney chairing a meeting of the Scottish Cabinet in May

Scottish Government

11

Four key things the SNP could do instead of cutting £500m from public services

Defence Secretary John Healey and a Vanguard-class nuclear submarine in an image released by the MoD

Defence Secretary John Healey and a Vanguard-class nuclear submarine in an image released by the MoD

Nuclear weapons

21

'Putting crews at risk': New images spark fears of state of UK nuclear submarines

SNP depute leader Keith Brown speaking at the party's 2024 conference

SNP depute leader Keith Brown speaking at the party's 2024 conference

23

Keith Brown says SNP back convention of 'all' pro-indy parties – read speech in full

With John Swinney now in charge, is there a fresh opportunity for getting round the table?

With John Swinney now in charge, is there a fresh opportunity for getting round the table?

20

Could all the pro-independence parties now finally get together?

Alba MSP Ash Regan hopes to introduce a 'Nordic model' of prostitution in Scotland

Alba MSP Ash Regan hopes to introduce a 'Nordic model' of prostitution in Scotland

11

Sex workers hit out at Ash Regan's criminalisation plans

Keir Starmer is set to deliver a scene-setting speech later today

Keir Starmer is set to deliver a scene-setting speech later today

19

Keir Starmer 'must accept blame for state of UK' ahead of major speech, SNP say

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Scottish Labour

33

'Nonsense': Anas Sarwar panned for 'UK cuts not related to Scottish cuts' claim

First Minister John Swinney pictured in the Scottish Parliament chamber

First Minister John Swinney pictured in the Scottish Parliament chamber

40

SNP open to working with Alba or Unionists to pass budget, party says

Alex Salmond's party recorded a decrease in income compared to 2022 while expenditure increased

Alex Salmond's party recorded a decrease in income compared to 2022 while expenditure increased

16

Alba Party post deficit of £80k despite rise in membership

Kenny MacAskill warned Scots were being 'ripped off' by the plans

Kenny MacAskill warned Scots were being 'ripped off' by the plans

36

Scots being 'ripped off' over plans to transport Scottish electricity to England

If a council can have a referendum about water, why can't a government about independence asks Chris McEleny

If a council can have a referendum about water, why can't a government about independence asks Chris McEleny

44

Chris McEleny: A Scottish council held a referendum – why can’t the Government?

Andy Murray played his final professional match at the Paris Olympics

Andy Murray played his final professional match at the Paris Olympics

7

Scottish Government urged to honour tennis legend Andy Murray

If we do not have the people with us then we are going nowhere, writes one National reader

If we do not have the people with us then we are going nowhere, writes one National reader

4

We have needed a new plan for independence since Supreme Court case

The legend of Robert the Bruce and the spider remains true today: we must keep trying despite setbacks on the road to independence

The legend of Robert the Bruce and the spider remains true today: we must keep trying despite setbacks on the road to independence

15

Christina Hendry: Yes supporters must think of Robert the Bruce and the spider

Alba's Ash Regan has called on the SNP to 'mitigate' the two-child cap in Scotland

Alba's Ash Regan has called on the SNP to 'mitigate' the two-child cap in Scotland

34

Alba urge SNP to scrap two-child cap in Scotland using Holyrood budget

If the independence movement is unwilling to face hard truths and hold ourselves to the same we demand from others, what credibility do we have challenging their misdeeds?

If the independence movement is unwilling to face hard truths and hold ourselves to the same we demand from others, what credibility do we have challenging their misdeeds?

25

Neale Hanvey: I’m relieved my time in Westminster has ended

Chris McEleny pictured with Alba leader Alex Salmond

Chris McEleny pictured with Alba leader Alex Salmond

16

Alba candidate opens up on sectarian abuse after 'Fenian' leaflet incident

Ex-SNP MP's plea to extend timescale for getting rid of Trident post-independence is shocking, writes Chris McEleny

Ex-SNP MP's plea to extend timescale for getting rid of Trident post-independence is shocking, writes Chris McEleny

12

Chris McEleny: Unlike SNP and Labour, Alba will never compromise on ditching Trident

Prime Minister Keir Starmer meeting First Minister of Scotland John Swinney at Bute House, Edinburgh

Prime Minister Keir Starmer meeting First Minister of Scotland John Swinney at Bute House, Edinburgh

37

Alba use Holyrood motion to pressure SNP to mitigate Labour's two-child benefit cap

SNP and Labour activists outside the polling station at Pollokshields primary school in the Southside of Glasgow

SNP and Labour activists outside the polling station at Pollokshields primary school in the Southside of Glasgow

14

Ash Regan: How did Scotland as a nation arrive at this point of disillusionment?

Sir Keir Starmer with Anas Sarwar

Sir Keir Starmer with Anas Sarwar

12

Will we see apathy or resistance when Labour show true colours? Jury is out

Alex Salmond revealed he voted SNP

Alex Salmond revealed he voted SNP

61

Alex Salmond shocks with admission he voted SNP at election

From left: Douglas Chapman, Lesley Riddoch, Iona Fyfe and Ellie Gomersall offer their takes on the election results

From left: Douglas Chapman, Lesley Riddoch, Iona Fyfe and Ellie Gomersall offer their takes on the election results

19

'Voters want action': National contributors give election result verdict

Alex Salmond has given his reaction to the General Election

Alex Salmond has given his reaction to the General Election

76

Alba lose deposit in ALL seats where candidates stood in General Election

See who the candidates standing in your constituency are using our map

See who the candidates standing in your constituency are using our map

5

Use our interactive map to find candidates in your constituency

What do the three main pro-independence parties have to say about workers' rights?

What do the three main pro-independence parties have to say about workers' rights?

2

What do the pro-independence parties say about workers' rights?

One of Alba's key pledges is to save Grangemouth

One of Alba's key pledges is to save Grangemouth

See the key points in Alba's manifesto ahead of the General Election

Alba leader Alex Salmond, and the front page of the party's first independence white paper

Alba leader Alex Salmond, and the front page of the party's first independence white paper

Scottish independence

14

Alba launch series of independence white papers to rival SNP government's

4th July 1975: A fisherman attending to nets beside oil storage containers belonging to BP on the coast at Aberdeen

4th July 1975: A fisherman attending to nets beside oil storage containers belonging to BP on the coast at Aberdeen

4

Kenny MacAskill: Just stopping oil will also stop Scotland's renewables future

A voter leaves Broomhouse Community Hall polling station in Glasgow after casting their vote for the local council elections.

A voter leaves Broomhouse Community Hall polling station in Glasgow after casting their vote for the local council elections.

19

Ruth Wishart: The 'big beasts' of politics are nowhere to be found in this election

Alex Salmond has been interviewed by broadcaster Lesley Riddoch

Alex Salmond has been interviewed by broadcaster Lesley Riddoch

3

Watch as Lesley Riddoch grills Alba leader Alex Salmond

Lesley Riddoch spoke to Alex Salmond about his regret over resigning as SNP leader

Lesley Riddoch spoke to Alex Salmond about his regret over resigning as SNP leader

40

Alex Salmond: Today's SNP politicians won't sacrifice anything for independence

Gordon Brown pictured at Raith Rovers' ground in Kirkcaldy

Gordon Brown pictured at Raith Rovers' ground in Kirkcaldy

CONSTITUENCY PROFILE

4

Whoever wins in the toon of Broon gets to tell a wider story about Scotland

We'll be updating our poll tracker right up until the election

We'll be updating our poll tracker right up until the election

4

Poll tracker: How SNP and Labour support changed after election was called

Labour's Douglas Alexander looks set to return to Westminster and may enter Keir Starmer's Cabinet

Labour's Douglas Alexander looks set to return to Westminster and may enter Keir Starmer's Cabinet

2024 Constituency Profiles

26

As Alba incumbent vacates, Labour all but guaranteed to win this Scottish seat

The Alba Party manifesto was published on Wednesday

The Alba Party manifesto was published on Wednesday

3

Will independence ‘sweep the country’ in 2026? Alba think so

Alex Salmond launched the Alba Party General Election manifesto in Dundee

Alex Salmond launched the Alba Party General Election manifesto in Dundee

6

Alba Party manifesto launch: The key points explained

Alex Salmond has insisted Alba are there for voters who have lost faith in the SNP but still believe in independence

Alex Salmond has insisted Alba are there for voters who have lost faith in the SNP but still believe in independence

16

Alex Salmond sets out key reason for Alba running in General Election

A 550-ton outer dome is hoisted into place at the construction site of the world's first commercial small modular reactor, Linglong One in China

A 550-ton outer dome is hoisted into place at the construction site of the world's first commercial small modular reactor, Linglong One in China

18

Labour's plans for nuclear expansion in Scotland are flying under radar

Alex Salmond said Alba would seek to win votes from SNP supporters who have been “disheartened” by his former party

Alex Salmond said Alba would seek to win votes from SNP supporters who have been “disheartened” by his former party

32

Alba Party is ‘natural home’ for supporters of independence, declares Alex Salmond

Lesley Riddoch has interviewed Stephen Flynn, Alex Salmond and Lorna Slater

Lesley Riddoch has interviewed Stephen Flynn, Alex Salmond and Lorna Slater

9

How to watch Lesley Riddoch's exclusive leaders' interviews

Scotland's Stuart Armstrong (right) is brought down by Hungary's Willi Orban during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A match at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart, Germany

Scotland's Stuart Armstrong (right) is brought down by Hungary's Willi Orban during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A match at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart, Germany

17

Release audio from Scotland vs Hungary penalty controversy, Uefa urged

Neale Hanvey writes that we must rediscover these central strengths, or it could be over for Yes

Neale Hanvey writes that we must rediscover these central strengths, or it could be over for Yes

59

Neale Hanvey: Rediscover these central strengths or it could be over for Yes

The banner promoting the campaign of Chris McEleny has been placed on railings in Inverclyde

The banner promoting the campaign of Chris McEleny has been placed on railings in Inverclyde

5

Leaked emails 'leave council position in tatters' amid Alba banner row

Professor Richard Murphy spoke to the pro-independence parties about economics

Professor Richard Murphy spoke to the pro-independence parties about economics

17

Richard Murphy: I interviewed Alba, Greens and the SNP – here's what I learned

Richard Murphy grilled Neale Hanvey about his party's economic policy

Richard Murphy grilled Neale Hanvey about his party's economic policy

1

Richard Murphy quizzes Alba's Neale Hanvey on economics of an independent Scotland

It is not enough simply for Swinney and his advisers to scribble a manifesto and think that settles everything, writes George Kerevan

It is not enough simply for Swinney and his advisers to scribble a manifesto and think that settles everything, writes George Kerevan

32

George Kerevan: Biggest threat to SNP candidates comes not from Alba but Greens

Keir Starmer pictured speaking in an interview with LBC radio

Keir Starmer pictured speaking in an interview with LBC radio

3

'Tactical vote' group branded 'Labour front' over party links