In only 9 months – And Counting. “The Treasury has banked a bumper £8billion windfall from the North Sea in just nine months, according to new research. “Figures published by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce today reveal that offshore operators and licensees have been paying an average of £45.6million in tax per day during… Continue reading £8 Billion to the UK Treasury
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ALBA will always stand up
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
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
BBC bans ALBA
SALMOND ‘SILENCED’ Please share this page if you believe democratic voices should not be silenced: https://ayrshirealba.org/bbc-bans-alba/ Ofcom said Alba could complain to them if they wanted the BBC’s decision to be reconsidered. This is the link to complain as a member of the public: https://ofcomforms.secure.force.com/formentry/SitesFormLicensingComplaints
The UK’s “Moron Risk Premium”
Since Quarteng’s disastrous Budget the international financial markets have been judging the UK’s credit rating using the “Moron Risk Premium”. The credit rating determines how much it costs to borrow money on the international exchanges. Contrary to the impression give by the Better Together bunch, the UK runs a continuous financial deficit – it’s always… Continue reading The UK’s “Moron Risk Premium”
Salmond calls for Referendum
Salmond: Recall Holyrood to immediately table referendum bill to capitalise on Westminster’s Chaos Posted by Alba Party, October 20 ALBA PARTY LEADER ALEX SALMOND has called for Holyrood to recalled so that a Bill for a Scottish Independence Referendum can be tabled in the Scottish Parliament immediately to take advantage of the chaos in Westminster. … Continue reading Salmond calls for Referendum
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