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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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'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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Alex Salmond announced earlier this month that he wants to return to Holyrood

Alex Salmond announced earlier this month that he wants to return to Holyrood

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Alba Party on course to win seats in Scotland at Holyrood election – new poll

Scotland football fans in the Merchant city ahead of the Euros opener against Germany

Scotland football fans in the Merchant city ahead of the Euros opener against Germany

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Ash Regan: Only inspirational politics can unite Scots to a common cause

Alex Salmond has hit out at the SNP's strategy to win Scottish independence

Alex Salmond has hit out at the SNP's strategy to win Scottish independence

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Alex Salmond attacks SNP over 'half-hearted' independence campaign

Alex Salmond's party are trying to marry local and national concerns at this election

Alex Salmond's party are trying to marry local and national concerns at this election

Alba candidate hopes to marry the local with the national in election campaign

Lesley Riddoch will conduct interviews with John Swinney, Lorna Slater and Alex Salmond

Lesley Riddoch will conduct interviews with John Swinney, Lorna Slater and Alex Salmond

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Lesley Riddoch to interview pro-independence leaders – submit your questions

Former first minister Alex Salmond (left) and current First Minister John Swinney

Former first minister Alex Salmond (left) and current First Minister John Swinney

Scottish independence

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John Swinney 'making independence impossible' at election, Alex Salmond says

Neale Hanvey, Ross Greer and Drew Hendry will be on the spot

Neale Hanvey, Ross Greer and Drew Hendry will be on the spot

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Economics expert to interview Alba, Greens and SNP – and we'll ask YOUR questions

Alex Salmond has called on Ofcom to intervene in the party's row with STV

Alex Salmond has called on Ofcom to intervene in the party's row with STV

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Alba urge Ofcom to intervene as STV delays political broadcast due to Euros

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves on a visit to the Airbus factory in Stevenage

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves on a visit to the Airbus factory in Stevenage

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George Kerevan: Whatever party is in power, more austerity is on the way for the UK

Former first minister Alex Salmond has hit out at STV over the timing of Alba's political broadcast

Former first minister Alex Salmond has hit out at STV over the timing of Alba's political broadcast

General Election

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Alba rage as STV moves party broadcast away from Scotland v Germany Euros match

Neale Hanvey won the Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath seat at the last Westminster election

Neale Hanvey won the Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath seat at the last Westminster election

ELECTION ANALYSIS

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Labour could grab a win in this seat if the indy vote spits

Tommy Sheppard's comments sparked anger

Tommy Sheppard's comments sparked anger

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Alba furious as SNP candidate says party likely to keep stance against oil and gas

John Swinney speaks in Glasgow last week

John Swinney speaks in Glasgow last week

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John Swinney defends SNP ditching 'independence' on the ballot paper

The manufacturing of green buses in China is a slap in the face to the workers at UK-based plants such as Alexander Dennis in Falkirk

The manufacturing of green buses in China is a slap in the face to the workers at UK-based plants such as Alexander Dennis in Falkirk

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Kenny MacAskill: Build our new ‘green’ buses here – not in China

Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Alba report Scottish Greens to police over 'hate crime' amid sectarianism row

Alex Salmond predicts Alba will 'make its mark' at the election

Alex Salmond predicts Alba will 'make its mark' at the election

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Alex Salmond predicts Alba will 'make its mark' at the General Election

Patrick Harvie pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Patrick Harvie pictured in the Scottish Parliament

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Patrick Harvie says he will 'probably' always be an independence supporter

Keir Starmer pictured in north London on Friday

Keir Starmer pictured in north London on Friday

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Bombshell analysis shows what Labour's secret austerity plan could buy Scotland

Alex Salmond and George Galloway's candidates are under fire

Alex Salmond and George Galloway's candidates are under fire

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'Binfire': Key battleground seat engulfed in sectarianism rows

First Minister John Swinney speaks at the SNP's second General Election campaign launch of the year

First Minister John Swinney speaks at the SNP's second General Election campaign launch of the year

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How many General Election campaign launches can you hold? The answer may surprise you

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