33 h. ago Scottish Labour: Why Anas Sarwar faces election disaster unless he apologises over gender debate

The real test for all party leaders is whether or not they can answer this question: is a male-born trans murderer a man or a woman?

Events

2 d. ago Keir Starmer asks 'Where is the money, John?' in dig at SNP leader on flying visit to Scotland

Starmer would not be drawn on whether his job was at risk if Labour performs badly at the Scottish Parliament election in May.

Politics

3 d. ago Anas Sarwar apologises over Scottish Labour health campaigner blunder

He apologised after maternity campaigner Claire Fleming said she did not say the quoted words that were in her name on a leaflet.

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3 d. ago Reform could pip Labour to form biggest opposition to SNP in Scottish Parliament with parties neck

They are both on course to win 18 seats at Holyrood, behind the SNP, which is on course to marginally increase its share to 61 seats and remain in government with Green support.

Politics

3 d. ago Holyrood Election Poll: SNP on track to win, with Reform UK and Scottish Labour neck

The SNP is on course to win the upcoming Holyrood election, but will fall short of the majority John Swinney wants.

Politics

3 d. ago Reform UK and Scottish Labour in battle for second place at Holyrood election, poll finds

The SNP remains on course to be the largest party - but will fall short of the majority John Swinney says the party needs to demand an IndyRef2.

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3 d. ago Labour minister hits out at 'dishonest' SNP independence energy bills claim

A Scottish Labour UK minister has accused John Swinney of false claims over independence.

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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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6 d. ago Scottish Budget: Anas Sarwar in demand to 'unleash housebuilding' for cost of living 'meaningful change'

Anas Sarwar has called for “structural, meaningful change” for families facing the cost-of-living crisis

Economics

6 d. ago Swinney will still ‘work very hard’ to win backing for Scottish Budget

While Labour has already indicated it will not block the Scottish Budget, the First Minister said his Government is still in talks with other parties.

Economics

6 d. ago Labour ‘not in strong negotiating position’ over Budget, says Sarwar

Scottish Labour MSPs are expected to abstain on the Budget, effectively allowing it to pass.

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6 d. ago The areas of Scotland where patients are waiting more than five years for hip and knee replacements

Scottish Labour freedom of information requests showed that one patient waited 2,049 days for a hip replacement.

Science

7 d. ago Holyrood Budget to focus ‘resolutely’ on people’s priorities, vows Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary will set out her draft tax and spending plans on Tuesday.

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9 d. ago Labour will not block the Scottish Government’s Holyrood budget, says Sarwar

Finance Secretary Shona Robison will lay out her tax and spending plans on Tuesday.

Politics

9 d. ago SNP Government Budget to pass after Scottish Labour signal abstention over tax and spending plan

Anas Sarwar says he will not make the Budget "fall" after it is announced next week.

Economics

1 week ago NHS repeatedly releasing bodies to wrong families, Swinney warned

Scottish Labour’s Jackie Baillie urged the First Minister to take action after a ‘wrongful release’ was discovered only after cremation.

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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

Politics

1 week ago Scottish Parliament election: Why Labour's 'idiotic' rebels are a gift to the SNP and Reform

By making Labour appear weak and divided, the rebel MPs are undermining their own cause

Politics

1 week ago SNP need to accept their independence drive is going nowhere and is holding Scotland back

As the Scottish Parliament election looms, Scottish Labour should not fear upsetting the ruling elites at Westminster as it seeks to challenge the SNP

Politics

1 week ago Scottish Labour briefing wars are an act of monumental stupidity

Daily Record Political Editor says Scottish Labour MPs calling for Keir Starmer to be replaced before May are harming Anas Sarwar.

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