Overview
- Police Scotland said it received a complaint from the Alba Party on 26 May 2025 about irregularities in its finances and confirmed the investigation is ongoing.
- An Alba spokesperson said internal financial and administrative issues were identified during a review supported by the party’s NEC.
- Leader Kenny MacAskill said matters causing “great concern” had been reported to the authorities.
- Ash Regan, previously Alba’s only MSP, left the party earlier this month and now sits as an independent for Edinburgh Eastern.
- The Daily Mail reported claims that spending over £50,000 is being examined, that 2024 accounts are late with potential Electoral Commission penalties, and that a dispute with former general secretary Chris McEleny is the subject of an employment tribunal.