BREAKING: Alex Salmond demands Alba party be included in TV debates

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Alex Salmond calls for Alba to be included in TV debates

There is an "unanswerable" case for the Alba party to be included in television debates ahead of May's election, according to the former first minister.

Alex Salmond – who announced his new party last week – refused to rule out taking legal action to ensure he can participate.

Do you think Alba should be included? Read the full story here.

SNP branches made to hand back £20k Covid support

Angus SNP branches have been made to hand back £20,000 in Covid business support from the local council.

Both Arbroath and the Montrose branch had made successful £10k business support grant applications for help under the lifeline scheme.

But they have both been ordered to refund the money - here's why.

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