Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise upcoming departure as Scotland’s First Minister is seen as a game changer as the party sets its sights on the next general election.
Insiders hope the end of her nine years leading the Scottish National Party will kick-start Labour ’s revival north of the border, further bolstering hopes of toppling the Tories.
Leader Keir Starmer said yesterday: “Labour stands ready to be the change that Scotland needs.”