Scotland faces a simple choice in 2026: Swinney or me, says Sarwar The Scottish Labour leader accused the First Minister of wanting to ‘defraud’ the people of Scotland during a speech in Glasgow. Evening Standard · May 7, 2025
Reform set to overtake Scottish Labour in Holyrood, polling finds REFORM UK are set to overtake Scottish Labour at the next Holyrood election, according to new polling. The National (Scotland) · May 7, 2025
SNP’s ‘flimsy’ programme for government offers ‘more of the same’, says Findlay John Swinney’s plans were also criticised by Scottish Labour leader who asked the First Minister: ‘Is that it?’ Evening Standard · May 6, 2025
Swinney says he offers a ‘programme for a better Scotland’ The Scottish First Minister promised more GP appointments and to end peak-time rail fares for travellers ‘for good’. Evening Standard · May 6, 2025
Alba lay 'wreath from Scottish Labour' to mark end of Grangemouth production ALBA have laid a wreath "on behalf of Scottish Labour" to mark the end of oil refining at Grangemouth after MSPs rejected proposals to… The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2025
Poll predicts big boost for SNP and commanding lead over Scottish Labour THE SNP continue to enjoy a strong lead over Scottish Labour in both Holyrood and Westminster voting intentions, according to a new poll. The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2025
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
'Hell of a commute': Labour pick London councillor to contest Highlands seat Scottish Labour have been blasted for selecting a London councillor to stand more than 600 miles away in the Scottish Parliament elections. The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2025
Anas Sarwar called out for glaring omission during STUC speech ANAS Sarwar has been accused of being “ashamed” of Keir Starmer after he failed to mention the Prime Minister’s name during a keynote speech… The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2025
University denies purchasing iconic building as staff face cuts A union has called for urgent clarity from Edinburgh University after it published an “incorrect” memo that said the cash-strapped institution… The National (Scotland) · Apr 27, 2025
Labour 'worsening cost of living crisis for Scotland', SNP say on campaign launch LABOUR have worsened the cost-of-living crisis for Scots, the Finance Secretary has said ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 26, 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
The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 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 22, 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 21, 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 20, 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 19, 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 17, 2025 Flip-flops and Westminster bosses: A timeline of Anas Sarwar on gender reform Anas Sarwar has been thoroughly called out from all sides after trying to claim that he had “always” opposed gender reform – but it is only…
The National (Scotland) · Apr 17, 2025 Anas Sarwar denies 'Labour Operation Branchform' as councillors charged ANAS Sarwar has denied that police probes and criminal charges facing multiple Scottish Labour councillors amount to “his own Operation…
The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025 Anas Sarwar 'rewrites history' with claim he 'always' opposed gender reform Anas Sarwar has claimed he has "always" called for the protection of single sex spaces, despite previously whipping Scottish Labour MSPs…
The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025 Shock as Scottish Labour anoint 'old crony' as candidate in crucial by-election Scotland has been left stunned after Labour installed an old branch office crony as their candidate for a crucial by-election.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025 Anas Sarwar urged to speak out as Scottish Labour politicians face criminal charges ANAS Sarwar has been urged to “provide clarity” on the status of two Labour members who have been charged with crimes ...