For the people of Scotland, and we will always stand up for Independence. This week I secured a debate in the House of Commons which shone a light on the latest example of Scotland’s massive energy resources, in this case offshore wind, being cabled south, but with Scotland getting very little in return. No financial… Continue reading ALBA will always stand up
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energy production in scotland
SNP walk out when ALBA speaks up for Scotland
SNP MPs betrayed their real interests on Tuesday in Westminster. Rather than contribute to a debate on Scotland’s renewable energy potential, the SNP left as soon as Alba’s Kenny MacAskill started speaking. If they were interested in Scottish Independence they would have listened to the argument, contributed to the debate, and advanced the cause of… Continue reading SNP walk out when ALBA speaks up for Scotland
Kenny MacAskill calls out the scandal of pre-payment meters
ALBA Conference 2022 Leaders’ Speeches
Leading the Conference and the debate on Scottish Independence. Alex Salmond’s closing speech with preamble by Kenny MacAskill. Some of the points raised by Alex in his speech:Why we need a focused election campaign across all parties.Why EFTA is good for Scotland.Why Scottish energy needs to be held in Scottish hands, and benefit the People… Continue reading ALBA Conference 2022 Leaders’ Speeches
ALBA Conference speeches 2022
ALBA delegates deliver powerful speeches to Conference. Three speeches from Fiona Sinclair Fiona Sinclair’s speech to remit back motion five Motion Five: Addictions Policy – Equalities Team. This speech was cut short due to time constraints, but the speech in full is above.Click the arrows button to see the speech full-screen. Fiona Sinclair’s speech to… Continue reading ALBA Conference speeches 2022
Ayrshire LACU speeches
Here are some of the contributions made by members of the Ayrshire LACUs to this year’s ALBA Party Conference, held in Stirling between 15th and 16th October 2022. Fiona Sinclair’s speech to remit back motion five Motion Five: Addictions Policy – Equalities Team. This speech was cut short due to time constraints, but the speech… Continue reading Ayrshire LACU speeches
ALBA conference Livestream
If you’d like to watch ALBA’s second party conference, watch it here: Saturday 15th OctoberSession 1 Saturday 15th OctoberSession 2 Sunday 16th OctoberSession 1 Sunday 16th OctoberSession 2 Contributions from Ayrshire LACUs
Scotland should export power, not jobs…
Jobs and industry go where the resources are. Scotland has 25% of European renewable energy resources. Westminster has set things up so that the energy from North Sea Offshore Wind will connect to the North East of England. Levelling up in England should not impoverish Scotland. A quick look at the map will make it… Continue reading Scotland should export power, not jobs…