The announcement was made via the Alba Party today.
The announcement was made today the party today. Regan, who served as Minister for Community Safety from 2018 to 2022, was defeated by Humza Yousaf in the SNP leadership contest in March.
“Today, I am proud to take up the mantle of leadership for ALBA at Holyrood and to become the first Alba Member of the Scottish Parliament. I do this with a clear focus on reinvigorating the cause of independence and delivering on the promise that was made to the Scottish electorate in 2016 and 2021.
Regan’s decision to join Alba – which was set up by former SNP leader and ex Scottish first minister Alex Salmond – was announced as the party’s conference took place in Glasgow.
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