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Alba Party to wind up and de-register amid financial crisis (news.stv.tv)

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Largely funded by Salmond true believers and transphobes in narrative, so no surprise with Salmond in the ground and Swinney changing his tune on trans rights. But I also suspect a schism that cost the SNP last Holyrood election at least a few seats. And, a place to show dissatisfaction with the handling of independence, they also regularly spoke out against the Scottish Government. Reportedly with 5,000 members also. Making this a mixed bag for a party dissapearing in Scotland, we are both richer (mostly) and poorer (slightly) for the loss of The Alba Party (2021-2026)

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[–] steeznson@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I mean, their former treasurer and their Leader's spouse was just being put under further charges of forging documents relating to the donor irregularities. For some reason this whole corruption story has been brushed over by the media but it is damning. Civil servant friend told me the most senior civil servant in another department passed Nicola in the corridor and gave her a lecturer about money launderers not being wanted in the Scottish govt; granted this was a few days after it happened as it is unclear how estranged the couple were.

[–] steeznson@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

For balance, same friend - who I'd describe as a bit of a Tory boy stereotype - absolutely loves John Swinney. Apparently he is wonderful to work with and has a strong sense of civil duty. Makes it clear he never wanted the job but took it on as a duty to party and country.