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No threat from Alba Party in Kirkcaldy despite local MP defecting, says newly-elected SNP MSP

No threat from Alba Party in Kirkcaldy despite local MP defecting, says newly-elected SNP MSP Updated: 07/05/2021, 7:52 pm © Kenny Smith David Torrance. The Alba Party made little impact amongst voters in Kirkcaldy despite the local MP defecting to the party, according to the area’s newly-elected MSP. The SNP’s David Torrance told The Courier he hadn’t heard many voters even mention Alex Salmond’s pro-independence party. Asked what impact he thought Alba would have on the SNP’s regional vote, Torrance said few voters had told his team they intended to split their vote. ‘Little change’ Alba encouraged people to vote SNP in the constituency but Alba on the list to create a so-called “supermajority” for independence in the Scottish Parliament.

Alex Salmond admits Alba likely to fall short

Alex Salmond admits Alba likely to ‘fall short’ Updated: May 7, 2021, 9:35 pm © PA Sign up for our daily Politics briefing for political exclusives, analysis and debate. Thank you for signing up to our Politics newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Former First Minister Alex Salmond’s shock attempt to get back into Holyrood appears doomed to fail, according to poor early tallies for his new Alba Party. The North East regional candidate was sitting on about 2% in regions after the first of two days of counting in the Scottish election. Mr Salmond said: “Well, we’re still obviously hopeful because most of the votes are still to be counted on the list but in terms of what information we have we think we’re going to fall a bit short.

SNP hold Kirkcaldy as David Torrance vows to prioritise jobs and Covid recovery

SNP hold Kirkcaldy as David Torrance vows to prioritise jobs and Covid recovery © Alasdair Clark/DCT Media Kirkcaldy SNP MSP David Torrance has stressed that jobs and recovering from the pandemic are his priorities for the next five years. Mr Torrance secured a confident victory in Kirkcaldy, securing his return to Holyrood with an increased majority. He won 18,417 votes, up on his 2016 tally of 16,358, with Scottish Labour candidate Claire Baker securing 10,586. Turnout was 56.91%. Mr Torrance said he was grateful for the increased vote even as people headed out in bad weather to cast their ballot. Focus on recovery Speaking after his victory, he said: “I am really pleased with the number of people who came out to support myself and the SNP. It’s a great pleasure to serve them.”

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