Alex Salmond Unveils Alba Party's Independence-Focused Manifesto

Alba Party aims to leverage every national election as a mandate for Scottish independence, with key proposals on energy, women's rights, and social support.

• Alex Salmond emphasizes the pivotal moment for Scotland in its push for independence.
• The manifesto includes plans to save the Grangemouth Oil Refinery and support new North Sea oil and gas licenses.
• Alba proposes a new national energy company with public stakes in offshore wind projects.
• The party pledges to protect sex-based rights of women and girls and offers a £500 payment to low-income households.
• Alba's strategy involves mobilizing domestic and international pressure if the UK government refuses independence negotiations.

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