Scottish Labour is at a crossroads again as Sarwar leaves the party
Anas Sarwar stood down as Scottish Labour leader to become a minister in Andy Burnham's government.
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“Scottish Labour at a crossroads again as Sarwar jumps ship”
Scottish Labour is at a crossroads again as Sarwar leaves the party
Key points
- Anas Sarwar stood down as Scottish Labour leader to become a minister in Andy Burnham's government.
- Sarwar's attempt to replace John Swinney as first minister failed as SNP won a fifth term.
- Labour recorded its worst Holyrood result since devolution after the 2026 campaign and internal debate began.
- Jackie Baillie and Douglas Alexander face questions over the campaign as Sarwar's exit sparked controversy.
- Scottish Labour now has acting leadership under deputy leader Jackie Baillie and eyes a September contest.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
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5 5 Scottish Labour is at a crossroads again as Sarwar leaves the party
Anas Sarwar stood down as Scottish Labour leader to become a minister in Andy Burnham's government.