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Alba 'confident' for 2026 election despite 'devastating' loss of Alex Salmond

ALBA remain confident they can increase their vote share at the Holyrood election in 2026 despite the “devastating” death of leader Alex…

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Footage shows Alex Salmond receive guard of honour

THE coffin of Alex Salmond has been put on a plane in North Macedonia, with a guard of honour overseeing the start of his journey.

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North Macedonian government praised for 'fitting tribute' to Alex Salmond

THE North Macedonian government has been praised for giving a “fitting tribute” to Alex Salmond ...

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'The RAF should be sent': Anger as private plane to bring Alex Salmond home

IT has now been revealed that the private donor paying to repatriate the body of Alex Salmond is Scottish businessman Sir Tom Hunter.

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Alba's Chris McEleny to fight by-election 'in Alex Salmond's honour'

ALBA’S Chris McEleny is set to return to Scotland to fight a council by-election in “honour” of the former first minister

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Private donor to pay for Alex Salmond’s body to be flown home

Move comes after Foreign Office rejected calls for RAF to arrange flight following Salmond’s death in North Macedonia

The Guardian - UK

Alex Salmond died as he opened bottle of ketchup, witness claims

Alba Party leader died aged 69 after suffering heart attack in North Macedonia on Saturday

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Alba membership increases following death of Alex Salmond

THE Alba Party has reported an increase in its membership following the death of Alex Salmond.

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond died 'while trying to open bottle of ketchup', says eyewitness

Mr Salmond was reportedly helping the Alba Party chair open a bottle of ketchup when he suffered a heart attack and died during lunch

Evening Standard

UK Government pressed to arrange RAF flight to return Alex Salmond's body

THE UK Government has been pressed over the practicalities repatriating Alex Salmond's body following his sudden death abroad, with calls for the…

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Acting Alba leader writes to members following Alex Salmond's death

THE acting leader of the Alba Party has sent an emotional letter to members following the death of founder Alex Salmond.

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Alex Salmond normalised concept of Scottish independence as he led SNP to power

Former first minister established party as a political force but questions later emerged about influence he wielded

The Guardian - UK

Tributes paid to Alex Salmond’s ‘colossal contribution’ to Scottish and UK politics

First minister John Swinney says predecessor, who died on Saturday, ‘had a huge impact on our public life’

The Guardian - UK

Alex Salmond death – latest: Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to ‘mentor’ ex-Scottish first minister

Sir Keir Starmer also praises Alba leader as ‘monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics’

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

A CALL from the Alba Party for the Scottish Parliament list vote to be used as a de facto independence referendum has been rejected by MSPs...

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Scottish political leaders mark 10 year anniversary of indyref polls opening

SCOTTISH political leaders have marked 10 years since polls opened on the independence referendum.

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

THE SNP will back an independence convention including “all democratically elected representatives” from Yes-supporting parties, the…

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Sex workers hit out at Ash Regan's criminalisation plans

SEX workers have hit out at Ash Regan’s bid to make it illegal to pay for sex in Scotland.

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

THE SNP have said they are open to working with Alba or Unionist parties to pass a budget – as new research showed the majority of their voters…

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SNP to win Holyrood election but Anas Sarwar to be next first minister – new poll

THE SNP are predicted to win the next Holyrood election - but Anas Sarwar will be Scotland's next first minister, according to a new poll.

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

THE Alba Party have recorded a deficit of more than £80,000 despite a rise in members.

The National (Scotland)

We almost went on hunt for Reform ghost candidate with viral Scottish comedian

MANY people, when describing what they love about their job, explain that “every day is different”.

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

THE Scottish Government must mitigate the two-child benefit cap to help pour pressure on the Labour UK Government to scrap it ...

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Airport boss calls for Grangemouth oil refinery to transform into aviation fuel hub

THE boss from Glasgow Airport has joined campaigners in calling for the recognition to turn the Grangemouth oil refinery into a production hub to…

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See all the General Election key facts and figures

THE dust has almost now settled after a hectic evening of politics and here are all the key numbers from the General Election in Scotland ...

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