18 h. ago Anas Sarwar says he does not support drug decriminalisation for personal use

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Labour leader said communities do not back "making it easier for people to get drugs and take drugs".

Events

39 h. ago Hundreds of drug dealers 'walking free' across Scotland over claims of court delays

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar accused John Swinney of being unable to "run a court system that sends drug dealers to prison".

Events

6 d. ago Anas Sarwar insists many households are £5000 better off since Labour came to power

The Scottish Labour leader has spoken out urging the Prime Minister to “make the case” as the Scottish election looms next year.

Economics

8 d. ago 'Snooty' John Swinney hails his state school education in spat with Anas Sarwar over college funding

The First Minister told MSPs he was "very proud of my state school education".

Events

8 d. ago SNP branded 'snooty and elitist' over 20% colleges funding cut as John Swinney makes private school remark

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar hit out at the Government’s record

Economics

9 d. ago Starmer has ‘found his heart, found his fight’ at conference – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said his party must ‘shout louder’ rather than ‘whisper’ about its achievements.

Events

9 d. ago Readers' letters: Labour's funding pledges for Scotland are Trumpian fake news

Anas Sarwar’s call for a “new directionr “ for Scottish Labour fails to convince a reader

Politics

1 week ago The political futures of Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar are bound together

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Anas Sarwar and the PM will stand or fall together in May's election.

Politics

1 week ago Farage to hit back at Starmer for calling immigration policy racist

Nigel Farage will hit back after Sir Keir Starmer’s speech, saying his comments have put Reform UK’s candidates and activists at risk.

Events

1 week ago Nigel Farage labelled a 'chameleon' with 'racist' Reform policies

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said Scotland would reject the ex banker, suggesting Nigel Farage had 'no heart' for dealing with the issues facing the country

Events

1 week ago Streeting says Farage allowed ‘racist leaflet’ to go out in Scottish by

The Health Secretary raised the issue of an attack advert published by Reform UK against Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

Politics

1 week ago Now Wes Streeting suggests Nigel Farage is 'racist' as Labour tears itself apart over 'divisive' attacks on Reform

Wes Streeting pointed to Reform leaflets targeting Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, suggesting he would 'prioritise the interests of the Pakistani community'.

Events

1 week ago Sarwar: Labour needs to be better at telling its ‘positive story’

Anas Sarwar said he, rather than Sir Keir Starmer, would be at the forefront of the 2026 Scottish election campaign.

Events

1 week ago I got into politics to create a better future for the country I love

In his column for the Record, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar wants to spread a message of hope.

Politics

1 week ago Stop letting Reform set agenda, Anas Sarwar tells Keir Starmer

The Scottish Labour leader said that the Prime Minister was “allowing our opponents to set the political weather too often.”

Events

1 week ago Labour conference doesn't care about Scotland how it used to

In the last two years Anas Sarwar has been treated like a superstar at Labour conference - but not this time.

Politics

1 week ago SNP’s time in power at Holyrood running out, Anas Sarwar insists

The Scottish Labour leader said his party could defy the polls to win next May’s Scottish Parliament election.

Events

1 week ago Anas Sarwar urges Keir Starmer to be more "confident" and "positive" as he sets out case to replace SNP

In his Labour conference speech in Liverpool, the Scottish Labour leader urged the Labour Cabinet to start selling the policies he says have made a difference to people's lives.

Events

1 week ago Sarwar says he ‘absolutely’ has confidence in PM but will lead Holyrood campaign

The Scottish Labour leader dismissed polls which show his party struggling for support.

Events

1 week ago Anas Sarwar insists he 'absolutely' has confidence in Keir Starmer

The Scottish Labour leader said the Prime Minister had lifted Labour ‘up from the ground’

Events