MP Kenny MacAskill quits SNP for new Alba Party
The SNP call for a by-election in East Lothian and describe his departure as “somewhat of a relief”. …
“This is about continuing to drive forward the cause of independence,” he said. “I didn’t leave the SNP – that I’ve been a member of for more than 40 years – lightly, but I’ve been committed to the cause of independence throughout all of my life and it’s never been more vital or necessary than now.