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Charlie Abel takes on Nigel Farage on GBN
The ALBA candidate for the Dyce, Bucksburn and Danestone By-Election was invited to put the case for Scottish Independence to veteran Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage when GB News visited Aberdeen last Thursday (20th April). In front of a sceptical audience, Charlie faced a barrage of searching questions about Scottish Independence, the legitimacy of calls for… Continue reading Charlie Abel takes on Nigel Farage on GBN
Food inflation is highest on record
A survey by Kantar shows that inflation on food has reached the highest it has on record, 17.1%. On an annual food bill of about £90 per week, that translates into an extra £16 per week. Once again it is the poorest in society who are suffering the most. According to the Office for National… Continue reading Food inflation is highest on record
Energy Rich Scotland – Fuel Poor Scots
The loss of a state asset and the loss of jobs Main article first published on YoursForScotland.com Offshore wind should see Scotland benefit from its natural resource and it’s people have access to affordable fuel. Moreover, it should provide for Scottish businesses to benefit from its location and create jobs for Scottish workers. This is… Continue reading Energy Rich Scotland – Fuel Poor Scots
Scotland should control its own Renewable Energy
Kenny MacAskill The ALBA Depute Leader Kenny MacAskill MP has revealed the full extent of the foreign ownership of Scotland’s renewable energy assets by state owned energy companies with countries including China, the United Arab Emirates, France, Sweden, Norway and Ireland all profiting from Scotland’s massive energy resources in the Offshore wind sector. Local councils through the planning process have their… Continue reading Scotland should control its own Renewable Energy
Tragedy in the North Sea exposes lack of “just transition” for offshore wind workers
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Regional Organiser Jake Molloy and ALBA Depute Leader Kenny MacAskill MP have today (Friday) presented a short paper (attached below) asking “Where’s the Just Transition?” in which they outline how the recent tragedy in the North Sea, 98 miles east of Aberdeen, in which a… Continue reading Tragedy in the North Sea exposes lack of “just transition” for offshore wind workers
Alex Salmond with Charlie Abel
In a relaxed speech Alex Salmond reveals the depth of his thinking on Scottish Independence Alex Salmond only appears relaxed. As he says in his speech, you have to work for Scottish Independence every single day. And because he’s done that, he has the facts, the arguments, the case, all at his fingertips. Alex Salmond… Continue reading Alex Salmond with Charlie Abel
Charlie speaks from the heart – Wee Alba Book
SNP voter shocked to see a candidate at his door. Guess who? Charlie of course! Local issues: What folks are telling Charlie on the doorstep. The full event.
Wee Alba Book goes Bigtime!
Tonight’s Wee Alba Book event was a big success! A keen audience of voters for the Dyce, Bucksburn and Thanestone by-election were inspired by speeches from Alex Salmond and Charlie Abel, covering issues from the local to the national, including the future for Aberdeen and the oil industry. More details to follow.
Meet Charlie at our Wee Alba Book meeting
The first wee ALBA book event of the year takes place in Dyce with Alex Salmond and Charlie Abel. The Greentrees Hotel , 183 Victoria St , Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 7AA. Doors open at 7 for a 7:30 pm start. The new case for Independence with a Q&A at the end. These tremendously successful meetings are… Continue reading Meet Charlie at our Wee Alba Book meeting