mark kermode gives his unique take on the best and worst of the week s film and dvd release, including ammonite which sees kate winslet play fossil collector mary anning. the former leader of the snp, alex salmond, has announced the creation of a new pro independence party which will stand in the scottish parliament election. the alba party will field candidates in the may, with the aim of creating a supermajority for independence from the rest of britain. mr salmond said the party would work towards a successful, sociallyjust, environmentally responsible, independent cou ntry . let s take a listen to some of what he had to say: the tactics are to stand for the regional list to secure the supermajority for independence in our parliament. we intend to contribute policy ideas to assist scotland s economic recovery and help build an independence platform to face new political realities. at the last election there were nearly one million wasted snp votes in the regional list.
in secondary school. wales will end its stay local rules from tomorrow, meaning people will be able to travel within its borders without restrictions. tourist accommodation will also given the green light to reopen. china bans nine britons including five mps after the uk took action over human rights abuses. and the boy whose year long adventure in his own back garden raises hundreds of thousands for hospice care, earning him high praise in the process bear grylls here, and just to say, well done for all you re doing. what an incredible achievement. hi, max, it sjonny wilkinson here, and ijust wanted to send you a little message, really, just to wish you well, especially for this amazing thing you re doing at the moment. scotland s former first minister alex salmond is launching a new political party the alba party will contest seats in the scottish parliamentary election in may. he s due to hold a news conference in the next few minutes we ll bring you that live he