Reform ‘don’t care’ about the Union, Kemi Badenoch claims The Conservative leader criticised rivals Reform UK, insisting Nigel Farage’s party ‘don’t care about the independence debate’. Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025
Urgently set up taskforce to tackle grooming gangs, Ash Regan tells Government The independent MSP raised a late night urgent question a day after a Romanian gang was sentenced for crimes including rape. Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025
Alba Party loses sole MSP as Ash Regan quits to sit as independent She had unsuccessfully challenged former MP Kenny MacAskill for Alba’s leadership earlier this year. Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025
Scottish Labour candidate who ran for SNP and Alba silent on independence support A SCOTTISH Labour candidate who previously stood for the SNP and Alba has refused to say whether he still supports independence. The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2025
Almost 70 per cent of Scots think paying for sex should be a crime, poll says NEARLY 70 per cent of Scots believe paying for sex should be treated as a crime, a poll has shown. The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2025
Crown Office warns Ash Regan's prostitution bill would be unenforceable The Crown Office have warned that Ash Regan’s proposed bill to outlaw the purchase of sex will be unenforceable ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2025
John Swinney insists 'action being taken' following Supreme Court gender ruling JOHN Swinney has insisted that “action is being taken” following the Supreme Court ruling following a protest outside Holyrood held by gender… The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2025
Alba MSP welcomes First Minister raising her policy in meeting with Donald Trump ALBA MSP Ash Regan has welcomed the SNP Government’s adoption of her policy on US pre-customs clearance in Edinburgh ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2025
Scottish Government to look at changing minimum marriage age THE Scottish Government has confirmed it will launch a consultation on raising the minimum age for marriage and civil partnerships. The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2025
SNP minister raises 'deep concerns' over Ash Regan's prostitution bill A Scottish Government minister has raised “significant and deep concerns” about a new bill which could quash convictions for those involved in… The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025
SNP minister raises 'significant concerns' over Ash Regan prostitution bill A Scottish Government minister has highlighted “significant and deep concerns” about a new Bill which could quash convictions for those involved… The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025
Holyrood launches call for views on bid to criminalise buying sex PEOPLE with “lived experience” of sex work and others are being urged to share their views on new legislation that could see men in Scotland… The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025
‘Disgraceful’ to suggest police wipe records of trans criminals – Constance The Justice Secretary asked police to launch a review after a newspaper reported a transgender killer had their record ‘wiped’. Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025
'Disappointing': SNP Government rule out Scottish independence convention The SNP Government has explicitly ruled out holding an independence convention this summer The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2025
The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025 Ash Regan faces questions over 'ludicrous' costs of prostitution bill OPPONENTS of Ash Regan’s prostitution bill have questioned the Alba MSP’s cost estimates – after she claimed that it would cost just 50 pence…
The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025 John Swinney declines to say if trans women are women after media questions Scotland’s First Minister has repeatedly refused to say whether he believes transgender women are women, when quizzed during a press conference in…
Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025 Swinney refuses to say if trans women are women The First Minister said only that the issue had been ‘settled’ by the Supreme Court and he accepts its judgment.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 11, 2025 SNP avoid Alba call for cross-party pro-independence convention THE SNP have dodged calls by Alba for an independence convention to take place this summer.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025 Alba to review leadership election after 'false' claims vote 'was rigged' ALBA’S leadership election is to be reviewed in an attempt to quash accusations briefed to the media that the vote was “rigged” ...
The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2025 Westminster will not ignore electoral mandate for independence claims Kenny MacAskill ALBA leader Kenny MacAskill has insisted Westminster will not ignore an electoral mandate for independence.
The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025 Former Alba official threatens legal action over dismissal as new leader elected The divisions in the party were apparent at an event where Kenny MacAskill narrowly won the vote to succeed Alex Salmond.
The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025 New Alba Party leader Kenny MacAskill vows to ‘deliver dream of independence’ The former Scottish justice secretary takes the helm following the death of his predecessor Alex Salmond in October.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025 Kenny MacAskill narrowly beats Ash Regan to be elected Alba leader ALBA have elected Kenny MacAskill party leader ...
The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2025 Alba leadership candidates address party infighting and bullying allegations THE Alba Party leadership candidates have addressed recent party infighting and allegations of bullying within the party.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2025 Watch The National's Alba Party hustings between Ash Regan and Kenny MacAskill THE National hosted a hustings between Alba Party leadership candidates Ash Regan and Kenny MacAskill last night ...