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The National (Scotland)
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Judith Duffy

Scottish Labour set for infighting over Anas Sarwar's 'no coalitions' line

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar speaks to the media at the Glasgow City Council count. Photo: PA

A “BATTLE of wills” is expected to take place in Labour over Anas Sarwar’s decision to rule out formal coalitions, as councillors across Scotland begin days of haggling to form administrations.

The election resulted in a total of 27 out of 32 councils with no overall control, with the SNP and Labour each securing a majority in one and independents forming a majority in three.

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