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Labour accused of 'shipping' London councillor 650 miles to fight Highlands seat at Scottish elections

Eva Kestner has been chosen by Anas Sarwar’s party to contest the Holyrood constituency in 2026, despite living in London

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

Stephen Flynn jokingly urges Keir Starmer to campaign in Hamilton by-election

The SNP’s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has urged the Prime Minister to campaign in an upcoming Holyrood by-election ...

The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2025

SNP minister pans Labour for 'shipping in' London councillor to run against her

AN SNP minister has hit out at Scottish Labour for "shipping in" a London councillor to stand against her in the Holyrood election.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2025

Scottish Labour spend £20k on Facebook ads through 'anonymous page'

SCOTTISH Labour have spent more than £20,000 running Facebook ads through a small page “hiding” its party branding ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 26, 2025

Anas Sarwar 'dancing to Nigel Farage's tune' with Brexit U-turn

ANAS Sarwar has been accused of “dancing to the same tune” as Nigel Farage after abandoning support for key European alignment policies.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025

'Rise above party politics': Anas Sarwar urged to back Scottish visa scheme

Anas Sarwar has been urged to “make good on his promises” to Scotland and back the introduction of a bespoke Scottish visa this week.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025

Anas Sarwar criticises John Swinney’s anti-far right summit

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has accused First Minister John Swinney of “talking up” Reform UK ahead of a summit to discuss the politics…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025

These Labour MSPs backed Gender Recognition Reform. Now, they're silent

THE majority of Scottish Labour MSPs who voted in favour of Holyrood’s gender reforms have remained silent on the Supreme Court ruling on the…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 21, 2025

SNP by-election candidate says she will ‘build on legacy’ of Christina McKelvie

THE SNP’s candidate for a key upcoming by-election has said she will “stand up for the community” like Christina McKelvie did ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 20, 2025

Reform UK would rather SNP were in charge at Holyrood than Labour, says Nigel Farage

REFORM UK would rather have the SNP in power at Holyrood next year than back Anas Sarwar’s Labour, Nigel Farage has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 19, 2025