The Alba party, a pro-independence party formed by Alex Salmond in 2021, announced Sunday it will wind up and not contest the 2026 Scottish parliament election due to severe membership decline and financial crisis. Party leader Kenny MacAskill cited liabilities exceeding available funds and guidance from the Electoral Commission that the party either voluntarily de-register or face statutory de-registration.
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The Alba party, a pro-independence party formed by Alex Salmond in 2021, announced Sunday it will wind up and not contest the 2026 Scottish parliament election due to severe membership decline and financial crisis. Party leader Kenny MacAskill cited liabilities exceeding available funds and guidance from the Electoral Commission that the party either voluntarily de-register or face statutory de-registration.