Scotcast - What if Alex Salmond’s party folds?
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Alba leader Kenny MacAskill says the pro-independence party founded by Alex Salmond (pictured) is unlikely to field candidates in the Holyrood election.
Kirk Torrance, an adviser to the former first minister and ex-SNP leader when he formed Alba, tells us why the party needs fresh leadership.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins.
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Published on Monday, 23rd February 2026.
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