Nick Drurie, Alba Party candidate for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, in conversation with members of the Greater Glasgow Pensioners for Indy.
In this episode of our Countdown to Holyrood 2026 series, we’re back at the Bacchus Bar in Glasgow with Nick Drurie from the Alba Party.
Nick answers tough audience questions on a wide range of topics – from economic policy to the route to independence – offering a unique Alba perspective in this critical political moment. It was serious. It was fun!
Hosted by the grassroots group Glasgow Pensioners for Independence, this lively event brings together independence supporters to hear directly from party representatives ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.
Key topics:
- 02:37 Nick’s own background
- 03:41 Overview of Alba Party Policy
- 18:31 Is anybody making prefab housing?
- 20:15 What is Alba’s policy on land value tax?
- 21:28 Thoughts on Holyrood 2026?
- 24:40 Thoughts on Palestine Action proscription?
- 28:23 Alba’s position on defying Westminster?
- 29:45 how will Alba link cost of living issues with independence?
- 33:54 Can we gradually nationalise social housing?
- 38:36 Holyrood 26 as plebiscite vs majority of MSPs?
- 39:58 Are Alba standing in constituencies?
- 40:28 Why has Kenny McAskill not floated an Indy umbrella campaigning group?
- 41:23 how to avoid a ReformUK PM in 2029?
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