Ash Regan is joining the Alba Party, which was set up by former SNP leader Alex Salmond. She said she is quitting the SNP as it has 'drifted' from its focus on independence.
Former leadership candidate for the SNP, Ash Regan, has quit the party to join the Alba Party - becoming its first MSP. Ms Regan, who got just over 11% of the vote in the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon earlier this year, said the SNP has 'lost its focus on independence'. Ms Regan said she could not 'continue to be part of a party that has drifted from its path and its commitment to achieving independence as a matter of urgency'.
'She brings a level of commitment and principle that is deeply admired across Scotland, and I couldn't be more pleased to welcome her into our ranks.' Read more from Sky News:SNP in damage limitation mode as they prepare for Labour to overtake ConservativesSNP rejects using next election as 'de facto' referendum on independence It comes just weeks after MP Dr Lisa Cameron announced she was quitting the SNP to join the Conservatives.
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