The Facts

We have nothing to hide. Here is the full documented record of events.

Timeline of Events

25 February 2026
Kenny MacAskill announces intention to wind up the Alba Party without a membership vote.
26 February 2026
Alba Continuation Group formed. First public statement released. Emergency membership ballot called for.
26 February 2026
Full legal indemnity document submitted to current leadership. No response received.
27 February 2026
Formal written demand sent to HQ citing constitutional authority. Ballot called for by noon.
27 February 2026
Current leadership issues statement. Makes no reference to membership ballot.
27 February 2026
Director of Operations emails LACU treasurers attempting to claw back local funds.
27 February 2026
Kenny MacAskill emails members. Contains demonstrably false claims about the indemnity.
28 February 2026
Ballot still not permitted. Legal action underway. Constitutional challenge filed.

The Documents

Full text of the key documents, published here for transparency.

The Indemnity Document

Submitted to the current leadership on 26 February 2026. Never formally rejected or responded to.

The full text of this document will be published here shortly. We have invited the current leadership to identify any deficiencies. None have been raised.

Formal Email to HQ

Sent 27 February 2026. Sets out full constitutional basis. Current leadership has not responded.

The full text of this correspondence will be published here shortly.

Auditor Confirmation

Independent professional confirmation that Alba is a going concern.

Details of the auditor’s assessment will be published here shortly.

Alba Party Constitution

Adopted at National Conference, March 2025. Contains no provision for NEC to dissolve the party.

Key constitutional extracts will be published here shortly.

Kenny MacAskill’s Email to Members – The Facts

Kenny MacAskill wrote to members on 27 February 2026. Several claims in that email are demonstrably false. We set the record straight.

What Kenny Said:
“They wished to take charge but to leave the financial debt to be faced but not able to be resolved by others. That is simply not true.”
The Facts:

A full legal indemnity was submitted on 26 February 2026. We asked in writing that any deficiencies be communicated immediately. No specific objections were received. We publish the document in full.

What Kenny Said:
“It was suggested by four members that they were going to take charge of the Party. There is neither any democratic basis to do that nor any constitutional legitimacy for it.”
The Facts:

Three of the four signatories are serving NEC members. Suzanne Blackley is the National Equalities Convenor – a constitutionally defined National Office Bearer. We have more constitutional standing than those attempting to dissolve the party without a vote.

What Kenny Said:
“Attempts were made by individuals to circumvent the Party’s data control.”
The Facts:

No member of the Alba Continuation Group unlawfully accessed party data. We will cooperate fully with any investigation and are confident it will confirm this.

What Kenny Said:
The party faces liabilities that exceed income.
The Facts:

An independent auditor confirmed Alba was a going concern with a surplus in 2024. We call on the current leadership to publish the full audited accounts immediately so members can judge the financial position themselves.