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
Rhun ap Iorwerth suggests Welsh Secretary role isn't needed Rhun ap Iorwerth has taken aim at the Westminster role of Welsh Secretary suggesting it "probably isn't" necessary. The National (Scotland) · Jul 31
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
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 29
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 The National (Scotland) · 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. Evening Standard · Jul 28
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 ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 27
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 26 The Labour Together key players still in Andy Burnham's UK Cabinet ANDY Burnham’s Cabinet still features five MPs who were key players in the scandal-hit Labour Together movement, with an expert casting doubt on…
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.
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Burnham defends limiting business rate cuts, saying pubs are ‘our heritage’ He said 20% being knocked off rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year was a ‘first step’ to help businesses.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 23 Jackie Baillie claims Anas Sarwar's Lords appointment is 'about rewarding talent' SCOTTISH Labour's acting leader has described Anas Sarwar's appointment in the House of Lords as an "offer you can't…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 23 Better Together chief promoted and Ian Murray demoted in UK Government shake-up FORMER Better Together chief Blair McDougall has been given a promotion and a new ministerial role in the UK Government, while former Scottish…
Evening Standard · Jul 23 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.