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Scottish Labour begins search for new leader as Sarwar joins UK Government

Anas Sarwar is leaving Holyrood to become a trade minister in Andy Burnham’s Government.

Evening Standard · Jul 23

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

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

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28

Tributes pour in after death of 'one of a kind' long-serving councillor

Tributes have been paid to councillor and former East Renfrewshire Provost Betty Cunningham who has died aged 79

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2025

Labour have 'once-in-a-generation chance' at 2026 Holyrood election, minister says

LABOUR have a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” at the 2026 Holyrood elections, the campaign chief behind the party’s General Election…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2025

Holyrood election gives Labour ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’, says McFadden

Pat McFadden, who co-ordinated the party’s 2024 general election campaign, said a Labour government in Scotland could work alongside Westminster.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Labour MSP confronted with Anas Sarwar's 'justice for Waspi women' pledge live on BBC

A SCOTTISH Labour MSP was grilled on a former pledge from his party’s leader for Waspi women to “finally receive the justice they deserved”...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

Scottish Labour had hoped for ‘compromise’ on Waspi compensation

The Labour-led UK Government has said there will be no financial compensation for women impacted by the change to the state pension age.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Scottish Labour to force vote on winter fuel payments

The UK Government announced in the summer that winter fuel payment would no longer be universal, scuppering Scottish Government plans.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

'We shouldn't lose hope': LGBT+ MSPs on the experience of being out in Holyrood

LGBTQ MSPs across the political spectrum have spoken out about the prejudice they experience in Holyrood because of their sexuality, condemning…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2024

Scottish ministers drop legal action against Westminster over gender bill

SNP challenges a future UK government with ‘more respect for devolution’ to lift the veto

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023