37 h. 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

37 h. 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

56 h. 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

56 h. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. ago Anas Sarwar backs Keir Starmer two days after refusing to offer full support to the Prime Minister

The Scottish Labour leader was interviewed by the BBC during his party's UK conference in Liverpool.

Politics

5 d. ago Scottish Labour in third place behind Reform for Holyrood election after "horrific" poll on first day of conference

The poll finds Anas Sarwar's party is toiling ahead of the pivotal election in May.

Politics

5 d. ago Anas Sarwar voices 'deep concerns' if new digital ID used for stop and search

The Scottish Labour leader spoke to the Sunday Mail ahead of addressing Labour conference in Liverpool later today.

Events