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Anas Sarwar claim of standing up for working class doesn't wash

ANAS Sarwar accused the Scottish Government of being “snooty and elitist” at FMQs today, but does he have a leg to stand on?

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2025

Four Scots on Gaza aid flotilla ‘kidnapped’ by Israel, Green co-leader says

Ross Greer called on the First Minister to demand the ‘immediate release’ of those onboard the vessels.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

FMQs: John Swinney lays into Anas Sarwar after 'elitist and snooty' attack

JOHN Swinney furiously laid into Anas Sarwar over his promises Grangemouth would be saved from closure after the Scottish Labour leader branded his…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2025

'Millions of pounds' of council tax debt could be written off in fresh proposals

Changes proposed to the Housing Bill could lead to millions of pounds of council tax debt being written off, the Scottish Greens have claimed ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2025

£8.5 million in funding announced for clean energy projects by Scottish Government

PROJECTS in the North East which support the shift to clean energy will benefit from £8.5 million worth of new funding, the Scottish Government has…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2025

Scottish Government grants more than £8m to North East energy projects

It comes as part of the Scottish Government’s pledge towards a just transition towards net zero.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025

SNP’s time in power at Holyrood running out, Anas Sarwar insists

The Scottish Labour leader said his party could defy the polls to win next May’s Scottish Parliament election.

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025

Sarwar to slam ‘knackered, desperate and incompetent’ SNP at Labour conference

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will make his keynote address to the UK party conference in Liverpool on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2025

Scotland going ‘backwards’ after almost 20 years of SNP rule, Alexander to claim

The Scottish Secretary will use his speech to the Labour conference on Sunday to hit out at the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025

Where do Scotland's political parties stand on Westminster plans for digital ID?

SCOTLAND’S political parties have united in opposition to Keir Starmer’s plans for digital ID - except Scottish Labour.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2025