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Edinburgh Eastern MSP Ash Regan with Alba leader Alex Salmond at a press conference to launch her Bill for a new referendum. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Alba unveils Holyrood Bill for a new referendum

Ash Regan (centre) was a surprise candidate in the SNP leadership race against Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes. Picture: Craig Brough - Pool/Getty Images.

Political musical chairs will lead to a loss of faith in the SNP - John McLellan

Edinburgh Eastern MSP Ash Regan's defection to Alba means Alex Salmond's party now has a platform t Holyrood.

Is Humza Yousaf too dismissive of Ash Regan defection?

Edinburgh Eastern MSP Ash Regan says she could no longer fulfil her pro-independence mandate as part of the SNP. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

‘SNP indy change made me defect’ says Alba's first MSP

Ash Regan was elected SNP MSP for Edinburgh Eastern in 2016. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Ash Regan quits SNP to join Salmond’s Alba party

A tram on Princes Street in Edinburgh.

Alex Salmond: SNP's trams are "destroying businesses" in Edinburgh

Midlothian Council HQ, Midlothian House in Dalkeith.

Exodus as seven Midlothian councillors step down ahead of election

Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith.

Exodus as seven councillors step down ahead of election

Alex Salmond at his ALBA Party Spring Conference at Hampden. (Picture credit: John Devlin)

Alba will field 100 candidates in local elections

Vince Cable, the former leader of the Liberal Democrats, on Alba leader Alex Salmond's TV show on RT.

Alex Salmond cancels RT show 'until peace is re-established' following criticism

Alex Salmond: Push for independence now while Boris Johnson is mired in scandal

Alex Salmond: Push for independence now while Boris Johnson is mired in scandal

'This year, energy and other household bills are going to increase at a rate which is completely unaffordable for many families,' says Mr Salmond (file image). Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images.

Alba Party calls on Holyrood to fund council tax freeze

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon takes the oath before giving evidence to the Holyrood committee on the Alex Salmond saga. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/PA.

A look back at the year in Scottish Politics

UK secretary of state for international trade Liz Truss, left, and Australia’s trade minister Dan Tehan

Readers' letters: Kenny MacAskill’s wrong on Aussie trade deal

Neale Hanvey, who defected from the SNP to join the new Alba Party

Alba's Neale Hanvey brands former SNP colleagues ‘toxic, aggressive and hostile’

Neale Hanvey has spoken of the “toxic, aggressive and hostile” SNP group at Westminster - and how it damaged his health.

Allan Crow

Live updates on Scotland's election count.

Scottish Election 2021 RECAP: Updates as SNP eyes Holyrood majority

Scottish Elections 2021: Alex Salmond says success of Alba is 'registering as a party'. (Picture credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Alex Salmond says success of Alba is 'registering as a party'

Scottish stone cottage

Readers letters - Green manifesto is old homes disaster

Nicola Sturgeon believes negotiated arrangements between an independent Scotland...

A group of friends enjoying their newfound freedom at Edinburgh's Tigerlily in George Street as drinking alcohol outdoors is permitted from today.

In pictures: Edinburgh pubs, gyms and shops welcome back customers

Kenny MacAskill with fellow Alba candidates and taxi drivers

Alba pledges more Covid help for taxi drivers

Alex Arthur, left, in action against Peter McDonagh at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall in 2010 (Picture: Lynne Cameron/PA)

Boxing champion Alex Arthur is coming out fighting for Alba – Steve Cardownie

Former First Minister Alex Salmond unveiled his independence strategy last week (Picture: Michal Wachucik/AFP via Getty Images)

Salmond goes back in time with indy plans – Ian Swanson

Margaret Lynch.

Alba Party report ‘threatening’ tweet to police

Alex Salmond, pictured at the launch of the new Alba Party, needs to get a grip on some of its more hot-headed supporters

How some Alba supporters are damaging independence cause – Steve Cardownie

Steve Cardownie will vote Alba on the list Pic: Ian Georgeson

Steve Cardownie backs Salmond's new Alba party

Former Depute Lord Provost of Edinburgh Steve Cardownie has announced he will be voting for Alex Salmond’s new Alba party in the Scottish Parliament elections on May 6.

Ian Swanson

Legendary Edinburgh rock duo announce they are backing the Alba party.

Legendary Edinburgh rock duo announce they are backing the Alba party

'The cause of Scottish independence is beyond party,' Mr Salmond says. Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images.