Few people were as close as myself and Starmer in politics – Sarwar

Anas Sarwar spoke about his relationship with Sir Keir Starmer (Andrew Milligan/PA) - (PA Archive)

Few people have had as close a relationship in politics as Anas Sarwar and Sir Keir Starmer, the Scottish Labour leader has said.

Mr Sarwar said there is “no doubt” his decision to call for the Prime Minister to resign hurt Sir Keir on a personal level, but admitted he also “found some personal pain and hurt” from doing so.