Scottish Parliament Election: 7 May 2026

[Hertsscot]

1 hour ago, exile said:

Ah yes, I guess that would fit with "imploding with infighting"

There was always a case for having a spectrum of pro-indy parties on the ballot paper, but I think it was always going to be difficult for Alba when even Alec Salmond could't get a list seat. 

And yet to have a pro-independence party not too far removed from the SNP, standing only on the list, would have taken away the dilemma of who you voted for on the list. 

Unfortunately Alba seem to have spent too much time slagging off the SNP and then slagging off one another. It could have been a force for good but is now redundant.

[hampden_loon2878]

On 2/16/2026 at 9:46 PM, Hertsscot said:

And yet to have a pro-independence party not too far removed from the SNP, standing only on the list, would have taken away the dilemma of who you voted for on the list. 

Unfortunately Alba seem to have spent too much time slagging off the SNP and then slagging off one another. It could have been a force for good but is now redundant.

Alba have done absoloutly nothing, there was a huge opening to take advantage of, i message kenny macAskill numerous times regarding their inactivity,, no reply 

[AlfieMoon]

The SNP has actually posted this. 

Even with things heading in a better direction, why are they determined to make such stupid mistakes. Have they got a 10 year old in charge of this stuff??

 

[TDYER63]

3 hours ago, AlfieMoon said:

The SNP has actually posted this. 

Even with things heading in a better direction, why are they determined to make such stupid mistakes. Have they got a 10 year old in charge of this stuff??

 

Thats mortyfing. Its like something a crack pot supporter would post on Facebook. 

[scotlad]

1 hour ago, TDYER63 said:

Thats mortyfing. Its like something a crack pot supporter would post on Facebook. 

If a crackpot supporter had made it it would likely be funnier, or more acerbic anyway. 'Ask mum and dad for money...' was faintly amusing but the rest of it is pish, and the 'check Gers fixtures' bit is almost like something his own mob would put out to make him seem relatable.

Even the photo of him is quite flattering; there are far worse pictures out there of the balding, jowly inbred fool.

 

[Goozay]

Andrew Marr predicts a convincing win for the SNP in May and renewed pressure for an independence referendum 

[Orraloon]

42 minutes ago, Goozay said:

Andrew Marr predicts a convincing win for the SNP in May and renewed pressure for an independence referendum 

He also wants Starmer to move the Labour party "to the left". Aye right Andrew, fat chance of that happening. Even if Starmer wanted to (which he doesn't), he wouldn't be allowed to. 

[phart]

looking at last two polls the sensitivity on the list is crazy it seems

 

 

The Greens really need to get their vote out it seems, reform about 17% vote share.

[scotlad]

Alba no more:

I'd thought their membership was quite healthy so I'm slightly surprised they've folded so soon. Possibly Alex Salmond was bankrolling the party, as he apparently died potless.

What their candidates for the election will do now though, goodness knows. I suppose they could run as independents but that requires funding.

 

[StirlingEgg]

3 hours ago, scotlad said:

Alba no more:

I'd thought their membership was quite healthy so I'm slightly surprised they've folded so soon. Possibly Alex Salmond was bankrolling the party, as he apparently died potless.

What their candidates for the election will do now though, goodness knows. I suppose they could run as independents but that requires funding.

 

It doesn't seem right at all that party funding is such an uneven and unregulated playing field. Reform getting massive donations from abroad or individuals previously linked to the Tories who then received lucrative contracts. 

[Hertsscot]

16 hours ago, StirlingEgg said:

It doesn't seem right at all that party funding is such an uneven and unregulated playing field. Reform getting massive donations from abroad or individuals previously linked to the Tories who then received lucrative contracts. 

I posted something similar on the News thread. The vast sums of money that are pouring into some parties (particularly Reform) completely skew the idea of democracy.

 Sure, people will vote for who they want but money allows those wants to be shaped by leaflets through the door, Facebook adverts, billboards etc.

[StirlingEgg]

31 minutes ago, Hertsscot said:

I posted something similar on the News thread. The vast sums of money that are pouring into some parties (particularly Reform) completely skew the idea of democracy.

 Sure, people will vote for who they want but money allows those wants to be shaped by leaflets through the door, Facebook adverts, billboards etc.

It's just cheating isn't it. Strange too that there's almost a gleeful media reaction to parties being skint. When the money flows from individuals or a relatively small group then you know that correlates with the number of folk who'll benefit from the lobbied policy or direction. 

[hampden_loon2878]

On 3/8/2026 at 5:28 PM, scotlad said:

Alba no more:

I'd thought their membership was quite healthy so I'm slightly surprised they've folded so soon. Possibly Alex Salmond was bankrolling the party, as he apparently died potless.

What their candidates for the election will do now though, goodness knows. I suppose they could run as independents but that requires funding.

 

Something really hadn’t felt right with alba for a long time, they had an open goal this HR election however there was zero drive, zero message just nothing, Kenny needs to take a fair share of the blame if you ask me

[scotlad]

5 hours ago, hampden_loon2878 said:

Something really hadn’t felt right with alba for a long time, they had an open goal this HR election however there was zero drive, zero message just nothing, Kenny needs to take a fair share of the blame if you ask me

Very much so. It hasn't even been a managed decline it's just sort of gone kaput.

Angus MacNeill reckons the party has (or had) over 100k in its bank account, so who knows. But aye, May's election was a great opportunity for 'one last push' and get some MSPs elected, which would also have eased any financial difficulties.

[Ally Bongo]

 

[kumnio]

20 minutes ago, Ally Bongo said:

 

It's really hard not to think he is the worst PM that we have ever had. Bring back the fucking lettuce.

[Hertsscot]

2 hours ago, Ally Bongo said:

 

Any comments from Sarwar yet?

[hampden_loon2878]

2 hours ago, kumnio said:

It's really hard not to think he is the worst PM that we have ever had. Bring back the fucking lettuce.

I have never experienced such a concentration of contempt towards a government, even all the torie ones, Starmer seems to be the one folk hate the most 

 

[Grim Jim]

Liz Truss is a rotten lettuce heap.   Starmer is a steaming pile shat from  Netanyahou.

I think I may have seconded a loon post 🫢   Not gonna quite follow kunnio's suggestion, as hope it was in jest.   Mind you... 🤔

 

[Ally Bongo]

3 hours ago, Hertsscot said:

Any comments from Sarwar yet?

BBC Scotland don't even deem it newsworthy 

[StirlingEgg]

10 minutes ago, Ally Bongo said:

BBC Scotland don't even deem it newsworthy 

Should be cast up as often as their 'once in a generation' pish. It's admitting what we've known all along. 

[Malcolm]

Cant wait for the daft fuckers to knock my door and ask who im voting for

[scotlad]

31 minutes ago, Ally Bongo said:

BBC Scotland don't even deem it newsworthy 

Yet BBC Wales did, apparently.

BBC Scotland is as corrupt as fuck. 🙄

[Hertsscot]

Spot the difference 

 

[TDYER63]

13 hours ago, hampden_loon2878 said:

I have never experienced such a concentration of contempt towards a government, even all the torie ones, Starmer seems to be the one folk hate the most 

 

He is getting support from the public on his stance on Iran. 69 % think the UK should be neutral or actively oppose any involvement, only 17 % say we should be involved. Part of me thinks public opinion is why Starmer is taking this stance , and not due to some backbone against Trump on his part.