The Latest Breaking News from Joe Fagan

Scottish Labour needs to be a ‘national party once again’, new leader Marra says

Michael Marra was elected Scottish Labour leader on Saturday, defeating fellow MSP Joe Fagan in the contest sparked by Anas Sarwar’s departure.

Evening Standard · Sep 20

New Scottish Labour leader Marra promises to ‘start taking action now’

Michael Marra succeeds Anas Sarwar in the role.

Evening Standard · Sep 19

Scottish Labour’s new leader backs Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gasfields

Michael Marra supports development of the North Sea sites, calling for a ‘more rational’ approach to energy policy

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19

Scottish Labour leadership hopefuls urged to answer 'basic independence question'

Scottish Labour’s two leadership contenders must answer the 'basic question' of how Scotland can democratically leave the United…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

Scottish Labour leadership hopeful would not 'stand in way' of independence

A SCOTTISH Labour leader candidate has said he would not “stand in the way” of a second independence referendum ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14

Andy Burnham's indyref2 comments 'are dangerous', senior Scottish Labour MSP says

IT is “dangerous” to compare Scotland to Northern Ireland – and Prime Minister Andy Burnham was actually talking about the “distinction”…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9

Scottish Labour leadership hopefuls mocked after floundering on indyref2 route

Scottish Labour leadership contenders have been mocked after floundering while trying to explain how Scots could secure another independence…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2

North Sea decisions should come ‘as soon as possible’, say leadership contenders

MSPs Joe Fagan and Michael Marra are running to succeed Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour’s leader.

Evening Standard · Aug 30

Scottish Government should abandon social care cuts, says Labour hopeful Fagan

The Scottish Labour leadership candidate has also backed calls for £750 million additional funding for social care.

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Scottish Labour leader candidate Marra open to party deals at local elections

However, Michael Marra has said he would not accept any deals with Reform Scotland.

Evening Standard · Aug 24