Scottish Labour to rethink stance on independence and referendum, senior figure says

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) and First Minister John Swinney pictured speaking in the Holyrood chamber (Image: PA)

SCOTTISH Labour will reconsider its position on independence and a second referendum, a former party leadership contender has said.

Monica Lennon, who was defeated by Anas Sarwar in the 2021 Scottish Labour leadership election, also said that a split from the UK Labour party would be considered as part of a wide-ranging review of policy over the summer.