A survey by Kantar shows that inflation on food has reached the highest it has on record, 17.1%. On an annual food bill of about £90 per week, that translates into an extra £16 per week. Once again it is the poorest in society who are suffering the most. According to the Office for National… Continue reading Food inflation is highest on record
Ayrshire Alba Posts
Aberdeen is a magnet for new Green Energy tech development
Promising new green tech company sHYp have taken premises in Aberdeen to develop their Green Hydrogen from Wind Power technology. Fast-growing green hydrogen technology start-up sHYp has moved into offices and laboratory space at The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen with plans to expand to five staff on site by summer. The move gives sHYp… Continue reading Aberdeen is a magnet for new Green Energy tech development
Investment in Scottish economy stronger than UK
Respected business insiders KPMG have announced that Scotland had registered a 69% increase in investment in mid-sized companies last year, compared to a 19% drop in the rest of the UK. This is due in no small part to the difference between Scotland’s economy and that of the rest of the UK. The strategic change… Continue reading Investment in Scottish economy stronger than UK
Independence Convention required so Scotland doesn’t return to Labour mediocrity
An independence convention of all independence-supporting representatives and civic society is required in order to get the independence movement back on track. The call has came from the General Secretary of Alex Salmond’s ALBA Party. Commenting today Chris McEleny has said that “ It’s time for the independence movement to start focusing on the people’s… Continue reading Independence Convention required so Scotland doesn’t return to Labour mediocrity
Tragedy in the North Sea exposes lack of “just transition”
no “just transition” for offshore wind workers The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Regional Organiser Jake Molloy and ALBA Depute Leader Kenny MacAskill MP have today (Friday) presented a short paper (attached below) asking “Where’s the Just Transition?” in which they outline how the recent tragedy in the North Sea, 98… Continue reading Tragedy in the North Sea exposes lack of “just transition”
ALBA demand former Labour Minister apologises for support of Iraq War
Pro independence Alba Party have demanded that a former Labour Minister apologises for supporting the Iraq war as he attempts a comeback to front line politics. Former Minister in the Blair Government Douglas Alexander has been selected to contest the East Lothian Constituency at the next UK Parliament election. The seat is currently held by… Continue reading ALBA demand former Labour Minister apologises for support of Iraq War
Alex Salmond calls for next SNP leader hold an Independence Convention
In his interview with Sky on the shock resignation of Nicola Sturgeon, Alex Salmond suggested that whoever becomes the next leader of the SNP should follow his own example and listen to a wide range of views. In the run-up to his referendum in 2014, support for Independence went up from the 30s to the… Continue reading Alex Salmond calls for next SNP leader hold an Independence Convention
Alex Salmond Statement on Nicola Sturgeon’s Resignation
Posted by Alba Party, February 15 Commenting on Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation former First Minister Alex Salmond said: “There has been no question of Nicola’s talents as a first rate political communicator and election winner and having been there I feel for her personally on the day of her resignation. There are two questions for the… Continue reading Alex Salmond Statement on Nicola Sturgeon’s Resignation