Monica Lennon to stand in Scottish Labour leadership contest She is the first politician to enter the race to succeed Anas Sarwar. Evening Standard · 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
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… The National (Scotland) · 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. Evening Standard · Jul 24
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
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. Evening Standard · Jul 23
Read Anas Sarwar's statement on quitting Holyrood to join the Lords in full ANAS Sarwar’s journey to the House of Lords has been confirmed, with the UK Government announcing on Wednesday evening that he would become a… The National (Scotland) · Jul 23
Andy Burnham rules out referendum talks with John Swinney during Scotland visit The Prime Minister will meet with the Scottish First Minister during his visit to Scotland for the 2026 Commonwealth Games The Independent UK · Jul 22
Monica Lennon ‘not going to rule out’ Scottish Labour leadership bid Monica Lennon, who is not yet an MSP, is among the favourites to replace Anas Sarwar when he heads to the House of Lords. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Monica Lennon speaks on Scottish Labour leadership bid after Anas Sarwar's exit FORMER Scottish Labour leadership contender Monica Lennon has not ruled out a second bid for the position after Anas Sarwar quits Holyrood to join… The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
How the making of 'Lord Anas Sarwar' tells you everything about today's Labour ANAS Sarwar’s ascent to the House of Lords is great news for young Scottish kids ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
Scottish Labour’s rivals decry ‘chancer’ Anas Sarwar for resigning to join Andy Burnham’s government New prime minister has made Sarwar – the first senior Labour figure to call for Keir Starmer’s resignation – a peer The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Top Scottish Labour official brands Anas Sarwar 'failure as leader' amid Lords move SCOTTISH Labour officials have hit out at Anas Sarwar amid reports he is set to stand down to become a minister in Andy Burnham's government ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
The National (Scotland) · Jul 22 John Swinney pans Anas Sarwar's 'hypocrisy' over Lords seat and UK Government job John Swinney has slammed the Prime Minister's decision to offer Anas Sarwar a seat in the Lords and a job in Westminster
Evening Standard · Jul 22 Sarwar appointment is ‘terrible look’ for PM Burnham, John Swinney says The Scottish First Minister spoke out after it emerged Anas Sarwar is to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join the UK Government.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Anas Sarwar to step down as Scottish Labour leader and join Andy Burnham’s government in new role Mr Sarwar will swap Holyrood for the House of Lords and a ministerial role, leaving Scottish Labour looking for a new leader
Evening Standard · Jul 21 Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join Burnham’s government Anas Sarwar will swap Holyrood for the House of Lords and a ministerial role, leaving Scottish Labour looking for a new leader.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar ‘given new role in Andy Burnham’s government’ Sarwar is also poised for a peerage and will be elevated to the House of Lords
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21 Labour panned for ‘lording it over Scotland’ as parties slam peerage for Anas Sarwar LABOUR have been slammed for “pulling the most undemocratic trick in the Westminster book” by reportedly planning to give Anas Sarwar a peerage…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21 Who will replace Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader? The runners and riders WITH Anas Sarwar set to resign and join Andy Burnham's government in Westminster, who is likely to take over the reins in Holyrood?
Evening Standard · Jul 21 Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to become Burnham minister He hailed Andy Burnham for his ‘bold Labour vision’ as he entered No 10 this week.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21 How did Douglas Alexander manage to keep his job? ANDY Burnham has promised change, but if his first 24 hours as Prime Minister are anything to go by, that doesn’t stretch quite as far north as…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 20 Former Scottish Labour first minister urges debate into 'branch office' split Scottish Labour should debate different ideas after its catastrophic result in May’s Holyrood election, former first minister Jack McConnell has…
Evening Standard · Jul 19 Burnham should back ‘proper review’ into Scottish Labour’s fortunes – McConnell The former first minister also urged the incoming prime minister to scrap the ‘ridiculous’ Scotland Office.