Police Scotland Investigates Alleged Financial Irregularities in Alba Party

Police Scotland is investigating financial irregularities within the Alba Party, a pro-independence party founded by the late Alex Salmond. The complaint was lodged by the party leadership on May 26, 2025, shortly after Kenny MacAskill was elected as the party leader, succeeding Ash Regan. MacAskill has expressed serious concerns about the issues uncovered and confirmed that the party has reported these matters to the authorities. The investigation is ongoing, and specific details regarding the nature and timeline of the irregularities have not been disclosed. These financial concerns come amid internal party tensions, including a recent employment tribunal case involving the former general secretary Chris McEleny. Alba’s spokesperson stated that the party initially identified these issues through an internal review initiated by Salmond before his death, leading to the referral of concerns to the police.