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Alba received just 2.3 per cent of the list vote in the North East region and failed to win a seat anywhere in Scotland, capping off a dismal election performance.
Alex Salmond on the campaign trail for Alba this month. Where now for the former First Minister following the party s dismal show at the ballot boxes? Picture: PA.
For most, walking into an arena full of foes and former colleagues would be enough to make you want a duvet day, but not Mr Salmond.
He faced out the count with an air of being the only man in the room, jotting down his numbers and returning to his little table of supporters to share the rather dismal news.
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