Leaked emails reveal a fierce dispute within the Alba Party regarding the use of party resources to support Alex Salmond's commercial Edinburgh Fringe show. Kenny MacAskill, a key leadership contender, resigned in protest, accusing Salmond of prioritizing his personal venture over party campaigning.
Alex Salmond was accused by one of his closest advisors of diverting resources away from their political party to fund his commercial Edinburgh Fringe show.
MacAskill was a guest at the show alongside former Commons speaker John Bercow, Tory MP David Davis and Succession star Brian Cox. Writing to Alba general secretary Chris McEleny, the former East Lothian MP wrote: “The event in Edinburgh is not party, it is a commercial event.“Alex is an experienced politician and his media company have resource.
When informed that some members travelled to the event as they wanted to see the show, MacAskill said: “Members may have travelled down as we all know there’s a fan club. He vowed not to raise his grievances publicly but said: “I am simply not willing to put my name to the staff directions and the costs being borne by the party.
She said “I know who Alex trusted and who he would want to continue to lead the party he established.”
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