SNP clings on in Glasgow as Nationalists edge out resurgent Labour by one seat The SNP could now look to do a deal with the Scottish Greens to form a coalition on Scotland's largest local authority. Daily Record · May 6, 2022
Tory bounce thanks to Ruth Davidson is over, declares jubilant Sarwar Scottish Labour has seen gains, mostly at the expense of Tories, in the Scottish local elections. The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Labour takes second place in Scottish elections as Tory vote plummets Party becomes closest challenger to SNP after gains including West Dunbartonshire and near-upset in Glasgow The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2022
Politicians back drive to get Scots to read for just six minutes a day FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon and other top Scottish politicians have given their support to a campaign to get Scots reading for six minutes on May… The National (Scotland) · May 6, 2022
Leaders face anxious wait for the results as voting ends in local elections Polling stations closed at 10pm on Thursday with the first results expected to be declared on Friday afternoon. The Independent UK · May 5, 2022
Leaders head to the polls for crunch council elections NICOLA Sturgeon, Boris Johnson and other political leaders are joining millions of voters casting their ballots in elections across the UK. The National (Scotland) · May 5, 2022
Sturgeon, Sarwar and Ross all vote as Scots go to the polls for council elections Party leaders have been out to cast their votes as Scotland elects councillors in 32 different local authorities across the country. The Independent UK · May 5, 2022
Here are the key areas to watch as Scotland counts the council votes AS voters finally take to the polls after weeks of campaigning from Scotland’s political parties, The National has picked out the key regions to… The National (Scotland) · May 5, 2022
Anas Sarwar accuses 'disgusting' Douglas Ross of using Ukraine suffering to protect Boris Johnson Sarwar called on voters to reject the "toxic, out of touch, corrupt Tory party" at today's local elections Daily Record · May 5, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon and Anas Sarwar clash over local authority budgets ahead of council vote THE First Minister and the Scottish Labour leader went back and forth over funding for local authorities ... The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2022
Starting gap between Yes and No 'narrower' thanks to Brexit, says pollster Prof John Curtice said that the starting position of both sides is now much closer together than it was in 2014, when No had an advantage The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2022
Labour go second behind SNP in new poll as Rishi Sunak's popularity plummets LABOUR have moved ahead of the Conservatives in Holyrood voting intentions, an opinion poll has found, but the SNP still maintain a comfortable… The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon on indyref2 progress, cost of living crisis and a coalition with Labour WITH just one day to go until voters head to polling stations to elect a new batch of councillors, The National has been interviewing party leaders… The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon accuses Anas Sarwar of 'immaturity' over coalition stance NICOLA Sturgeon has accused Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar of "political immaturity" for continuing to stand against council… The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2022
The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2022 Anas Sarwar denies sacking Labour candidate who backed independence ANAS Sarwar has denied having any involvement in the sacking of an independence-supporting election candidate last year.
Daily Record · May 3, 2022 Anas Sarwar slams Scots Tories for 'desperate attempt' to cling onto second place at election The Scottish Labour leader took aim at Douglas Ross' party over its tactics ahead of the vote on Thursday May 5.
Daily Record · May 3, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon accuses Anas Sarwar of 'political immaturity' over council coalition ban EXCLUSIVE: In an interview with the Daily Record's Political Editor Paul Hutcheon, Sturgeon also spoke about the cost of living crisis and indyref2.
The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2022 Labour accused of putting shipbuilding jobs at risk with 'careless' SNP attacks POLITICAL point-scoring by Labour is putting jobs at the embattled shipyard at the heart of the ferries debacle, a trade union has warned.
The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2022 Voters warned backing Labour could let Tories in the backdoor, SNP claim VOTING Labour risks enabling the Tories into power on local authorities, SNP councillors have claimed – despite the party’s avowed opposition to…
Edinburgh Live · May 2, 2022 Edinburgh Local Election 2022: Nicola Sturgeon hints at council deal with Greens The First Minister arrived in Portobello on Sunday afternoon to meet voters as part of the SNPs bid for a second seat in the ward.
The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2022 Anas Sarwar: Labour 'aspiring' for first place in Scottish elections ANAS Sarwar says Scottish Labour are aiming higher than second place in this week’s elections.
The Independent UK · May 2, 2022 ‘More difficult’ now for SNP to encourage women to stand, says Sturgeon The First Minister said women believe politics is not a ‘safe space’ for them.
Daily Record · May 2, 2022 Ferguson Marine shipyard workers 'not to blame' for Cal Mac ferry fiasco as GMB union blasts Labour EXCLUSIVE: The GMB union - which represents many shipyard workers at Fergusons - blasted Labour for using its members as a "political football".
Insider UK · May 2, 2022 Both governments leaving people ‘economically vulnerable’ -Sarwar Data from the Office of National Statistics revealed that 30% of Scots were spending less on food or essentials
The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022 The Guardian view on Scotland’s May elections: Labour’s electoral gamble Editorial: If Scottish Labour cannot recover because of constitutional polarisation, it’s hard to see how Sir Keir Starmer can win a majority in Westminster