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Alba Party Faces Financial Crisis, May Skip Elections

2/22/2026

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Kenny MacAskill, leader of the Alba party, warned the party may not contest Holyrood election due to a severe financial crisis.
Resources are insufficient to cover costs, including staff wages, and claims of irregularities have been reported to the police.
Despite challenges, MacAskill states ongoing support for Alex Salmond’s widow, an award scheme for young people, and that no final decision on the election has been made.

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Kenny MacAskill, leader of the Alba party, warned the party may not contest Holyrood election due to a severe financial crisis.
Resources are insufficient to cover costs, including staff wages, and claims of irregularities have been reported to the police.
Despite challenges, MacAskill states ongoing support for Alex Salmond’s widow, an award scheme for young people, and that no final decision on the election has been made.