Too wee, too poor, too stupid? Doubt cast on 'independent' Scottish Labour THEY say that every accusation is a confession. The National (Scotland) · Aug 7
£5000 fee to stand as Scottish Labour leader blasted as ‘scam’ by ex-MSP THE £5000 fee that candidates standing to be the next Scottish Labour leader must pay to enter the contest has been branded a “scam” by a… The National (Scotland) · Aug 7
Scottish Labour has turned to rubble, claims leadership hopeful Monica Lennon has not yet secured the support to get on the ballot to replace Anas Sarwar. Evening Standard · Aug 7
Scottish Labour councillor says leadership hopeful presided over ‘severe bullying’ A SCOTTISH Labour councillor has accused leadership contender Joe Fagan of presiding over “severe bullying” during his time as Labour group… The National (Scotland) · Aug 6
Scottish Labour 'don't exist' as party propped up by UK 'paymasters' THE SNP have claimed Scottish Labour “doesn’t exist” after it emerged the party is reliant on support from their London bosses to pay for… The National (Scotland) · Aug 6
UK Labour pledge 'financial assistance' to Scottish branch as income plummets UK Labour are propping up the Scottish branch office as income plummeted and no staff salaries were paid, it has emerged. The National (Scotland) · Aug 6
Are Monica Lennon's pro-trans views tanking her Scottish Labour leadership hopes? THE Scottish Labour leadership race has already been plagued by accusations of a “stitch up” and "misogyny" ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 3
MSP Clark rules herself out of Scottish Labour contest as nominations open Katy Clark has urged the eventual winner to push for the selection of a more diverse range of candidates. Evening Standard · Aug 3
Nominations open in contest to succeed Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader One of the contenders said the contest ‘reeks of misogyny and male entitlement’. Evening Standard · Aug 3
Scottish Labour leadership race 'reeks of misogyny', only female candidate says THE Scottish Labour leadership race “reeks of misogyny and male entitlement”, the only female contender has said as she appeared to cast doubts… The National (Scotland) · Aug 2
Scottish Labour leadership contender Joe Fagan receives backing from MSP Sweeney Paul Sweeney said he had thought ‘long and hard’ about a run himself. Evening Standard · Aug 2
What we learned as three Scottish Labour leadership contenders lay out their bids THE three contenders to take over as Scottish Labour leader have laid out their stalls ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 2
Anas Sarwar's reputation 'in bits' after 'self-serving' Lords move, union boss warns Anas Sarwar’s reputation is now 'in bits' after his 'self-serving decision to cut and run to London', a trade union leader has… The National (Scotland) · Jul 30
Union boss: Sarwar’s reputation ‘in bits’ after ‘cut and run to London’ GMB’s Scotland Secretary described Anas Sarwar’s resignation as ‘thoughtless’ and ‘self-serving’. Evening Standard · Jul 30
The National (Scotland) · Jul 29 Wikipedia page of Scottish Labour leadership hopeful edited just before bid confirmed A Scottish Labour leadership candidate is facing questions after his Wikipedia page was edited to play down past controversies ....
The National (Scotland) · Jul 28 Third Labour MSP launches bid to be Scottish leader with vow to 'win back trust' A THIRD Scottish Labour MSP has launched their bid to be leader of the party in Scotland following the resignation of Anas Sarwar
Evening Standard · Jul 28 Two further MSPs announce intention to stand in Scottish Labour leadership race Michael Marra and Joe Fagan join the contest after Monica Lennon was the first to declare.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 27 Scottish Labour confirm full leadership race timetable as two candidates confirmed SCOTTISH Labour will remain leaderless for three weeks after Holyrood returns from recess ...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 27 Scottish Labour 'must accept SNP are default choice to protect Scotland', MSP says SCOTTISH Labour must accept that voters see the SNP as the “default choice to protect Scottish interests”, a senior party MSP has said ...
Evening Standard · Jul 27 Starmer refusing to quit selfish and stubborn, says Lennon The key issue on the doorsteps for Labour activists ahead of May’s election was Sir Keir Starmer, according to Monica Lennon.
Evening Standard · Jul 26 Monica Lennon to stand in Scottish Labour leadership contest She is the first politician to enter the race to succeed Anas Sarwar.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 26 Monica Lennon confirms Scottish Labour leadership bid with warning to members FORMER MSP Monica Lennon has launched her bid to become Scottish Labour's next leader
The National (Scotland) · Jul 24 Lord Sarwar and Scottish Labour spin machine think voters won’t spot the con SCOTTISH Labour politicians have gone to outrageous lengths trying to spin the fallout from Anas Sarwar swanning off to the House of Lords.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 24 Andy Burnham was 'keen to make me Scottish Secretary', Douglas Alexander claims DOUGLAS Alexander has claimed that Andy Burnham was “keen” to reappoint him as Scottish Secretary despite concerns that he had severely damaged…
Evening Standard · Jul 24 Scottish Labour to reflect on ‘deeper questions’ following election defeat The contest to elect a new Scottish Labour leader is yet to get under way.