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Politics · United KingdomMichael Marra becomes Scottish Labour leader
Michael Marra has been named the new leader of Scottish Labour, succeeding Anas Sarwar. He defeated Joe Fagan in the leadership contest. Scottish Labour currently holds 17 seats in the Holyrood parliament.
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Politics · United KingdomAnas Sarwar leaves Holyrood to join House of Lords as UK trade minister
Anas Sarwar, who led Scottish Labour until July 2024, resigned from Holyrood to take a seat in the House of Lords and a post as UK trade minister. He was sworn in on 12 September, wearing traditional robes and taking the title Baron Sarwar of Maxwell Park. His appointment drew criticism from Scotland’s first minister.
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Politics · United KingdomAnas Sarwar calls Scottish Labour leadership the hardest job in British politics
Anas Sarwar said leading Scottish Labour was harder than leading the UK Labour Party in opposition, during his first public appearance since resigning as an MSP. He urged the three candidates vying to replace him to avoid infighting, as Labour recorded its worst Scottish Parliament result since 2003.
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