In the light of Humza Yousaf’s election as the leader of the SNP, Alex Salmond has called for unity in the Independence movement. Former First Minister and Leader of the Pro-independence ALBA Party, Alex Salmond, has said that Humza Yousaf must set out a “credible plan to deliver independence” within the life of the current… Continue reading Salmond calls for unity
Category: Economy
The Scottish Economy
MacAskill Reacts to the 2023 Budget
Posted by Kenny MacAskill, March 15 Reacting to the Budget today ALBA Depute Leader and fair energy prices campaigner Kenny MacAskill MP said: The North East of Scotland, which is best placed to deliver carbon capture and storage, has been snubbed yet again. the Chancellor announced in the autumn that £65 billion would be seized Scottish families are… Continue reading MacAskill Reacts to the 2023 Budget
Alex Salmond at the Oxford Union
Taking the message to the heart of England… Very formal, quasi-parliamentary style of debate. That doesn’t stop Alex from getting his point across – time and time again. Alex Cole-Hamilton doesn’t stand a chance… We need passion like this from all of Scotland’s parties. We need the SNP on board too: the SNP’s ordinary members… Continue reading Alex Salmond at the Oxford Union
ALBA response to the Windsor Framework
Posted by Alba Party, February 28 In response to the Windsor Framework Alba Party Westminster Leader Neale Hanvey MP said, “Any initiative to sustain a lasting peace in Northern Ireland will be welcome news for the entire island of Ireland and for the constituent countries of the UK, and should be supported by all politicians.… Continue reading ALBA response to the Windsor Framework
Food inflation is highest on record
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
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