Broadcast regulator dismisses complaints of BBC bias against Alex Salmond's Alba Party Ofcom have dismissed complaints about the BBC's coverage of the Scottish Parliament election after Alex Salmond complained of a “virtual blackout” of his party by the broadcaster. The Alba Party chief said while not being included in televised Leaders’ Debates is “deplorable”, the lack of coverage has been “even worse”. Mr Salmond accused the BBC of having “learnt nothing from their blatant bias of 2014”. The former First Minister confirmed he had not complained to the media regulator regarding other broadcasters’ coverage, as he feels the likes of STV and others have “at least made some attempt at balance”.