4 d. ago Anas Sarwar dismisses Reform UK as “Toxic Tory rejects” in angry attack on Nigel Farage's party

The Scottish Labour leader also described senior Reform figures as "self-interested charlatans"

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1 week ago Scottish Labour chief insists he can still win despite Keir Starmer's unpopularity

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has insisted he can win 'in defiance' of Keir Starmer's national polling - and urged cabinet members to stay in London rather than campaign in Scotland

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1 week ago Anas Sarwar criticises 'idiotic' Scottish Labour MPs for secret briefing against Keir Starmer

The Scottish Labour leader has called on his colleagues briefing against the Prime Minister to come out of the shadows

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1 week ago Anas Sarwar blasts 'idiotic' Scottish Labour MPs who want Keir Starmer to quit

An exasperated Scottish Labour leader hit out at the continued briefings from party MPs about Starmer.

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1 week ago Stay oot of it! Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar warns 'unpopular' Keir Starmer to steer clear of Holyrood election campaign

In a direct criticism of the beleaguered Prime Minister and his national party leader, Mr Sarwar highlighted errors made by Sir Keir's Labour administration at Westminster.

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1 week ago Anas Sarwar: I know Scots are angry with unpopular Keir Starmer

The Scottish Labour leader admitted the UK Labour government had made mistakes

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1 week ago Anas Sarwar: I'm running to be First Minister 'in defiance' of Starmer's unpopularity

The Scottish Labour leader admitted the UK Government had made mistakes

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1 week ago ‘Underdog’ Sarwar challenges First Minister to series of election debates

The Scottish Labour leader issued the challenge as he said his party will spend a £1 million plus election fund as part of its bid to win power.

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1 week ago Anas Sarwar admits Scots are 'angry' with 'unpopular' Keir Starmer as he steps up Holyrood election campaign

The Scottish Labour leader said he was offering "hope" at the Holyrood election.

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1 week ago Scottish Labour are election underdogs but the country is ready to turn the page on the SNP

In his Daily Record column, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says the choice at the election is between him or John Swinney as First Minister.

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2 w. ago Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar must smash Keir Starmer's 'Ming vase' to smithereens

Scotland needs politicians focused on ‘the basics’ of public services and the economy

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2 w. ago Anas Sarwar accuses SNP of 'blowing a hole' in NHS founding principles

The Scottish Labour leader and former health service dentist, has vowed to make cutting waiting times and clearing backlogs a day-one priority if he is elected as First Minister in May.

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2 w. ago Anas Sarwar promises to cut 50p tax rate for middle income Scots as he warns of brain drain

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Labour leader has hit out at a "quirk" in the tax system that lands workers with a high marginal tax rate.

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2 w. ago My family and I will face ‘personal pain’ in toxic election campaign – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said he is certain his loyalty, his ‘identity’ and his ‘belonging and commitment to Scotland’ will be questioned.

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3 w. ago ANAS SARWAR: 'Nigel Farage says Scotland is broken but has no interest in fixing it'

'Reform UK thrive on frustration and division, I reject that politics completely - Scotland does not need louder shouting, it needs leadership', Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar writes

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3 w. ago Anas Sarwar blasts 'no energy' John Swinney as he predicts 'bitter' Holyrood election

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Labour leader said the election in May is the most "significant" in the country's history.

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3 w. ago Anas Sarwar reveals the last time he cried as he opens up on private family moment

The Scottish Labour leader was asked on the Planet Holyrood podcast about the last time he was tearful.

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3 w. ago Knife thugs face jail under 'zero tolerance' justice plans by Scottish Labour leader

EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said prison, rather than a "cuddly approach", was the best punishment for blade yobs.

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3 w. ago Euan McColm: Anas Sarwar’s dream of ousting John Swinney as first minister all but dead

Damage to Scottish Labour from UK government policies and leader’s stance on gender ID seems irreparable but an apology to women would be a start

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3 w. ago The SNP Government should be ashamed of its record on homelessness

In his Daily Record column, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar hits out at the SNP over their record on the housing emergency.

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