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Former Labour MP Douglas Alexander bidding to make Westminster comeback eight years after losing seat

Douglas Alexander is a political ally of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and served in both Brown and Blair's cabinets.

Daily Record

Former Labour MP bidding to make Commons comeback eight years after losing seat

Douglas Alexander, who lost his seat to the SNP in 2015, is seeking a return to elected politics and is standing for Labour in East Lothian.

The Independent UK

Douglas Alexander selected to stand in key Scottish Labour target seat

LABOUR have set their sights on winning a key target seat at the next General Election, with party grandee Douglas Alexander confirmed as their MP…

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Thousands have 'nearly died of drug overdose' since emergency declared in Scotland

Scottish Labour said thousands of people in Scotland have almost lost their lives of a drug overdose since a public health emergency was declared three years ago.

Glasgow Live

Anas Sarwar has 'gall' to claim he stands with workers, SNP MP says

ANAS Sarwar has been accused of having “some gall” to claim he stands for workers’ rights over his party’s support for Brexit.

The National (Scotland)

Labour highlights warning of 7,000 council job cuts in plea to vote down budget

The draft 2023/24 budget proposes an increase of around £570m for councils – but they have warned they need more.

The Independent UK

Lessons must be learned from gender reform row, says Labour shadow minister

John Healey said his party is in favour of the changes, but would ensure the process is ‘inclusive and not divisive’.

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Joint leadership of Dumfries and Galloway Council falls apart just eight months after being formed

Cracks have appeared and political and policy differences have now resulted in Labour breaking away from the council leadership

Daily Record

Flynn’s comments on Labour government welcome – but Sarwar rules out coalition

The Scottish Labour leader responded to the SNP Westminster leader’s failure to rule out backing a minority Labour government.

The Independent UK

Half a million Scots expected to strike in biggest day of action in decades

Civil servants, teachers, rail workers, higher education staff, and more are to strike on February 1 in response to the UK Government's plans to limit industrial action.

Daily Record

Half a million Scots strike in biggest co-ordinated action in decades

Civil servants, teachers, rail operators and coffin makers will walk out on Wednesday

Insider UK

SNP and Labour blame Tories for predicted economy shrink

The UK is set to be the only major economy to shrink this year with all other developed nations experiencing growth, including sanction-hit Russia.

Daily Record

Anas Sarwar to speak at STUC rally opposing Tory anti-strike bill in Glasgow next week

The Scottish Labour leader will be among the speakers at the event in Glasgow Trades Hall at 7pm on Wednesday.

Daily Record

Labour and SNP council coalition set to end 'imminently', Anas Sarwar claims

LABOUR leader Anas Sarwar has suggested a change in leadership on Dumfries and Galloway Council is “imminent” after a “temporary” coalition…

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Glasgow rally to oppose Tory anti-strike legislation on day of nation action by trade unions

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the anti-strike legislation was "an attempt to undermine workers' rights".

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Anas Sarwar: UK Labour right not to oppose Tory block on Scottish gender reforms

ANAS Sarwar has said the UK Labour Party are right not to oppose the UK Government blocking Scotland’s gender reform bill.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer signals intent to directly control Scottish Labour on gender reform

KEIR Starmer has signalled that he will take direct control over Scottish Labour’s position on gender reform as it has become a “UK-wide…

Daily Record

Former Labour minister insists Tory Government 'right' to block Holyrood gender reforms

Lord Blunkett said his party was "a bit all over the place" on how to balance trans rights with women's rights

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Scottish Labour criticised as ex-MSP who made ‘sexist’ remarks put on MP shortlist

Frank McAveety apologised for comments made in Holyrood meeting in 2010 about 15-year-old girl

Daily Record

Former Labour MSP quits race to be general election candidate in Glasgow amid bitter contest

EXCLUSIVE: Frank McAveety was in line to be a candidate in the city's east end but a botched selection process led to him dropping out.

Insider UK

Ferry disruption payouts hit more than £50,000 per month last year

Transport Scotland responds that the vast majority of cancelled sailings were related to adverse weather

The National (Scotland)

Labour's trans split highlights party's fatal 'fence sitting' problem, expert says

DIVISIONS in Labour which have been exposed over the UK Government’s blocking of gender reform legislation are reflective of the party’s…

Daily Record

Social care staff in Scotland 'leaving to work in Costa and Lidl' due to higher wages, Nicola Sturgeon warned

The Scottish Labour leader told MSPs there was already a recruitment crisis in care homes with 75 per cent reporting job vacancies.

Glasgow Live

MSPs demand government U-Turn after cuts to Scottish Men's Shed movement

The Scottish Government has been providing funding to the Scottish Men's Sheds for years but recently delivered the "bombshell" that the funding will be stopped.

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s UK and Scottish leaders try to end row over gender recognition bill

Head of Scottish party Anas Sarwar says there is no disagreement with Keir Starmer over transgender rights reform

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