Ash Regan

COMMENT

An Israeli soldier patrols near the border with the Gaza Strip

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Ash Regan: It's crucial we reflect on the lessons war has taught us

Rachel Reeves with new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg yesterday

Rachel Reeves with new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg yesterday

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Ash Regan: Businesses will be the ones making ‘tough choices’

Salmond died suddenly after suffering a heart attack on October 12

Salmond died suddenly after suffering a heart attack on October 12

MSPs pay tribute to 'political giant' Alex Salmond in Scottish Parliament

Former first minister Alex Salmond urged the Scottish Government last year not to allow businesses in the rest of the UK to gain a competitive advantage over Scotland

Former first minister Alex Salmond urged the Scottish Government last year not to allow businesses in the rest of the UK to gain a competitive advantage over Scotland

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Chris McEleny: We must treat businesses better to help drive case for independence

Alex Salmond's body returned home to Scotland on Friday with crowds lining the street to pay tribute

Alex Salmond's body returned home to Scotland on Friday with crowds lining the street to pay tribute

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Ash Regan: The task of shaping Alex Salmond's legacy lies with all of us

The party has lost its leader, but it cannot lose focus on the ultimate prize he sought - winning independence for Scotland

The party has lost its leader, but it cannot lose focus on the ultimate prize he sought - winning independence for Scotland

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George Kerevan: Alba must regroup and build on solid foundation built by Alex Salmond

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sex workers hit out at Ash Regan's criminalisation plans

Andy Murray played his final professional match at the Paris Olympics

Andy Murray played his final professional match at the Paris Olympics

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Scottish Government urged to honour tennis legend Andy Murray

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

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

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?

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

Candidate Steve Chisholm has worked with Alba to develop a tailored Highland Manifesto

Candidate Steve Chisholm has worked with Alba to develop a tailored Highland Manifesto

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Chris McEleny: Here's why Alba's exclusion from STV debate can be a good thing

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie speaking to the media at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood

Scottish Green Party co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie speaking to the media at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood

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Ash Regan: We need less self-indulgent political pantomime and more stability

SNP supporters gather on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh

SNP supporters gather on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh

John Swinney and Stephen Flynn collaboration could be just the ticket for Scotland

Ash Regan and Neil Gray locked horns on Debate Night

Ash Regan and Neil Gray locked horns on Debate Night

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Neil Gray tears into Ash Regan after Alba MSP votes to take down Government

Odds are being offered on MSPs including Kate Forbes, John Swinney, Neil Gray and Ash Regan – who is an Alba Party MSP

Odds are being offered on MSPs including Kate Forbes, John Swinney, Neil Gray and Ash Regan – who is an Alba Party MSP

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The bookies' frontrunners on who will replace Humza Yousaf as SNP leader

Ash Regan looks set to hold the balance of power in a crucial confidence vote in Humza Yousaf

Ash Regan looks set to hold the balance of power in a crucial confidence vote in Humza Yousaf

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Alba Party 'put on election footing' after emergency meeting

First Minister Humza Yousaf will hope for the support of pro-independence MSPs from other parties

First Minister Humza Yousaf will hope for the support of pro-independence MSPs from other parties

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Will the Unionists win out with Humza Yousaf in trouble?

Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan pictured at the announcement of the results of the SNP leadership race

Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan pictured at the announcement of the results of the SNP leadership race

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Ex-Scottish secretary in Ash Regan indyref2 bill warning to Humza Yousaf

Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf during the SNP leadership debate at the Tivoli Theatre Company in Aberdeen

Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf during the SNP leadership debate at the Tivoli Theatre Company in Aberdeen

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IN FULL: Ash Regan's letter to Alba members laying out demands for Humza Yousaf

Ash Regan in the Scottish Parliament

Ash Regan in the Scottish Parliament

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Ash Regan says 'door is open' in letter to Humza Yousaf ahead of confidence vote

Humza Yousaf speaking at a press conference in Bute House

Humza Yousaf speaking at a press conference in Bute House

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Humza Yousaf's position as First Minister is not guaranteed – but what happens next?

Ash Regan pictured with Humza Yousaf during the SNP leadership debate

Ash Regan pictured with Humza Yousaf during the SNP leadership debate

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Ash Regan to set out list of demands to back Humza Yousaf in no-confidence vote

Alba have lodged a motion of no confidence in Patrick Harvie

Alba have lodged a motion of no confidence in Patrick Harvie

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Alba Party lodge motion of no confidence in Patrick Harvie

Ash Regan made a direct appeal to female voters at an Alba Party event on Saturday

Ash Regan made a direct appeal to female voters at an Alba Party event on Saturday

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Ash Regan makes pitch to female voters at Alba Party women's event

The Hate Crime and Public Order Act 2021 being introduced and the publishing of the Cass Report were just some of the events to take place during the parliamentary recess over Easter

The Hate Crime and Public Order Act 2021 being introduced and the publishing of the Cass Report were just some of the events to take place during the parliamentary recess over Easter

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Ash Regan: Children are in need of our support, not legislation

Alba MSP Ash Regan has called for the Hate Crime Act to be scrapped

Alba MSP Ash Regan has called for the Hate Crime Act to be scrapped

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Most Scots want Hate Crime Act scrapped, new poll finds

Alba MSP and former Scottish Government minister Ash Regan has said she no longer backs the Hate Crime Act

Alba MSP and former Scottish Government minister Ash Regan has said she no longer backs the Hate Crime Act

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Alba run petition to repeal Scottish Hate Crime Act after Ash Regan U-turn

Every woman's voice matters and collective power can move mountains

Every woman's voice matters and collective power can move mountains

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Ash Regan: Women’s festival was a reminder of our power

Jamie Hepburn and Ash Regan clashed over their respective parties plans to secure independence

Jamie Hepburn and Ash Regan clashed over their respective parties plans to secure independence

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Independence Minister and Alba MSP in furious clash over referendum plans

Alex Salmond has challenged the Labour leader to back Ash Regan's bill for a referendum on the powers of the Scottish Parliament

Alex Salmond has challenged the Labour leader to back Ash Regan's bill for a referendum on the powers of the Scottish Parliament

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Starmer challenged to back bill for vote on Holyrood having referendum powers

Ash Regan quizzed Jamie Hepburn on whether the Scottish Government would support Alba's Holyrood referendum plans

Ash Regan quizzed Jamie Hepburn on whether the Scottish Government would support Alba's Holyrood referendum plans

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Scottish Government has 'no plans for referendum on extending Holyrood powers'

Former SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan serves as Alba's Holyrood leader

Former SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan serves as Alba's Holyrood leader

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Chris McEleny: Alba are the party with fresh ideas on how to progress independence

Alex Salmond was addressing a gathering of indy supporters in Edinburgh

Alex Salmond was addressing a gathering of indy supporters in Edinburgh

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‘The indy movement won’t accept moving backwards,’ says Alba’s Alex Salmond

Alister Jack's uselessness to Scotland during the pandemic has been revealed, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

Alister Jack's uselessness to Scotland during the pandemic has been revealed, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Humza Yousaf exposes uselessness of Alister Jack

Scottish independence supporters outside the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall before the 2014 referendum

Scottish independence supporters outside the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall before the 2014 referendum

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Scottish independence leads the Union by four points in new poll

More than half of Scots back Holyrood having independence powers, a new poll has found

More than half of Scots back Holyrood having independence powers, a new poll has found

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Majority of Scots back Holyrood having independence powers, poll finds

The oil refinery at Grangemouth seen from the Kincardine Bridge

The oil refinery at Grangemouth seen from the Kincardine Bridge

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Ash Regan: An independent Scotland needs Grangemouth - we should fight for it

UK Energy Secretary Graham Stuart says North Sea profits are being used to fund cost of living support

UK Energy Secretary Graham Stuart says North Sea profits are being used to fund cost of living support

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North Sea oil funding energy bill support for ‘every UK household’, minister admits

Owners Petroineos announced the closure of Grangemouth oil refinery in November

Owners Petroineos announced the closure of Grangemouth oil refinery in November

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UK minister rules out using 'record' oil profits to save Scotland's only refinery

Ash Regan has called for the Scottish Child Payment to be increased

Ash Regan has called for the Scottish Child Payment to be increased

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Ash Regan calls for Scottish Child Payment to be increased

If the independence movement embraces Ash Regan’s proposal for a referendum on the powers of the Scottish Parliament this year, we will see focus put back on Scotland determining its own future, writes Neale Hanvey

If the independence movement embraces Ash Regan’s proposal for a referendum on the powers of the Scottish Parliament this year, we will see focus put back on Scotland determining its own future, writes Neale Hanvey

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Neale Hanvey: I hope for more SNP support when I bring back self-determination bill

Alba MSP Ash Regan is proposing a draft referendum member's bill

Alba MSP Ash Regan is proposing a draft referendum member's bill

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SNP minister 'backs Alba plan for referendum on Holyrood's powers'

SNP MP Philippa Whitford speaks to the Holyrood Weekly podcast for its last episode of 2023

SNP MP Philippa Whitford speaks to the Holyrood Weekly podcast for its last episode of 2023

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SNP should have had new leader ready to step up, says Philippa Whitford

NHS Scotland employs too many executives and should scale back, Ash Regan has argued

NHS Scotland employs too many executives and should scale back, Ash Regan has argued

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Cut number of NHS Scotland health boards in half, Ash Regan says

Ash Regan / Keir Starmer

Ash Regan / Keir Starmer

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Ash Regan urges Keir Starmer to 'clarify' position on Scotland gender laws

Shona Robison said the move to drop any further appeals was a 'difficult decision'

Shona Robison said the move to drop any further appeals was a 'difficult decision'

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Shona Robison confirms gender reform appeal to be scrapped despite 'outrageous' block

Ash Regan will lodge a motion asking the Scottish Government to scrap proposed gender reforms following a Court of Session ruling

Ash Regan will lodge a motion asking the Scottish Government to scrap proposed gender reforms following a Court of Session ruling

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Alba Party to call for end to legal action over gender reform bill

Alba have called on MSPs to condemn Keir Starmer's praise of Margaret Thatcher

Alba have called on MSPs to condemn Keir Starmer's praise of Margaret Thatcher

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Alba lodge motion urging MSPs to condemn Keir Starmer's praise of Margaret Thatcher

A Scottish independence supporter at a rally

A Scottish independence supporter at a rally

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Chris McEleny: There's no reason for a lack of progress on independence

Alex Salmond said the SNP's lack of support for a Scotland United approach would cost the party

Alex Salmond said the SNP's lack of support for a Scotland United approach would cost the party

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Alba Party to stand in 'minimum' of 12 seats at General Election