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John Swinney tells SNP conference of drive to deliver independence for his son: The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader closed his party’s annual conference ...
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New Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra at Labour conference on what he's got that Anas Sarwar lacked
SNP should ‘hang heads in shame’ over Glasgow fire and rehire plan – Alexander: The Scottish Secretary addressed the Labour conference in Liverpool on Sunday.
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Michael Marra's punchy and grown-up brand of Labour strikes easy target at first FMQs
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Scots economy 'would be £33bn larger if it had matched Manchester': Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra accused the SNP of centralising money and control
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Michael Marra: Scotland has the right to decide its own future, says Scottish Labour leader
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The regional MSP trumped Joe Fagan to replace Anas Sarwar as the head of the party in Scotland Read more: North East MSP Michael Marra wins Labour leadership contest 👉 |~1~|
Leadership hopeful Michael Marra says Scottish Labour is still a significant force despite election results
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Joe Fagan: Labour must be 'provocative' and 'disruptive' but work with SNP government
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Has Scottish Labour leadership race been most boring of all time?: The Scottish Labour leadership race is coming to an end, with today the last day for members ...
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Scottish Labour leadership hopeful Joe Fagan would not 'stand in the way' of independence referendum
scotsman.com/news/scottish-news/scottish-labour-leadership-hopeful-joe-fagan-would-not-stand-in-the-way-of-independence-referendum-9036700
Former Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar takes Lords seat: The 43-year-old quit his role in Holyrood to take up a post as UK trade minister.
shropshirestar.com/uk-news/former-scottish-labour-leader-anas-sarwar-takes-lords-seat-8957949
OpinionPick the right leader, Labour, or we'll have the SNP in power for ever: Labour is still the most likely party to replace the SNP in government - but it needs a ...
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SNP ministers 'must tackle Dickensian low pay' in social care sector: Theresa Shearer, the chief executive of Enable, said pay must be boosted or reforms will be ...
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Anas Sarwar: I worry for my boys over Nigel Farage’s divisive politics: The former Scottish Labour leader broke ranks in calling for Sir Keir Starmer to go ...
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Paid articlePaywall Poll: Andy Burnham now most popular political leader in Scotland: The Prime Minister enjoys a positive net favourability rating, but this has yet to translate ...
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Labour should 'lay out democratic route to independence referendum', says Scottish Labour MP
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OpinionWhat Scottish Labour’s next leader must do to rebuild the party: There were several factors in the SNP’s 2007 Holyrood power-grab. Not the least of these was the ...
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Joe Fagan, the outsider who wants to end Scottish Labour ‘decay’: After Anas Sarwar’s exit triggered a leadership contest, sources within the party believe this ...
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Paid articlePaywall OpinionHow SNP's culture of secrecy has infected the NHS and is putting patients at risk – Jackie Baillie
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Burnham gives Labour a second chance to make a first impression, says Alexander: The Prime Minister has brought a ‘sense of excitement and possibility’ into ...
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Monica Lennon launches scathing attack on Scottish Labour after failing to secure place on ballot
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'Labour will rediscover its soul' under my leadership, says Michael Marra: There are still weeks to go until a new leader of Scottish Labour is elected.
scotsman.com/news/politics/labour-will-rediscover-its-soul-under-my-leadership-says-michael-marra-8936910
Douglas Alexander: We 'misjudged' how popular the SNP would be: Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander has shared his view on why Scottish Labour recorded its ...
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Joe Fagan formally launches his campaign ahead of nominations closing in the Scottish Labour leadership contest.
Scottish Labour has said it must change – but I can’t see much on offer to do so: Colin Mackay looks at how the Scottish Labour leadership contenders fared as ...
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Scottish Labour leadership contender takes swipe at Anas Sarwar joining House of Lords
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Scottish Labour leadership race 'reeks of misogyny', Monica Lennon says: THE Scottish Labour leadership race “reeks of misogyny and male entitlement” ...
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I would 'unite and renew' Scottish Labour as leader: Writing for The Scotsman, Scottish Labour leadership contender Michael Marra says ‘we can once again become ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/i-would-unite-and-renew-scottish-labour-as-leader-8834795
SNP Government 'woeful' on NHS waiting times as seven targets missed in four years
scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-government-woeful-on-nhs-waiting-times-as-seven-targets-missed-in-four-years-8834996
Poll shows Labour ahead of Reform UK for first time since Burnham became PM – UK politics live
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Monica Lennon: Scottish Labour leadership contest 'reeks of misogyny and male entitlement'
scotsman.com/news/politics/monica-lennon-scottish-labour-leadership-contest-reeks-of-misogyny-and-male-entitlement-8834869
OpinionIf Scottish Labour don't break away from London, SNP will just go on and on and on – Murdo Fraser
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I will end the factional infighting in Scottish Labour: Writing for The Scotsman, Scottish Labour leadership contender Monica Lennon vows to let ideas flourish.
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Scottish Government making ‘woeful progress’ on bringing down waiting lists, says Scottish Labour
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You will never see me in the House of Lords - I only want to serve Scotland: Writing in The Scotsman, Scottish Labour leadership candidate Joe Fagan takes a ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/you-will-never-see-me-in-the-house-of-lords-i-only-want-to-serve-scotland-8834784
MV fordert fast 140.000 Euro von den Walrettern – Geldgeberin nennt das „blamabel“
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Johann Lamont warns Scottish Labour against split from UK party: The former leader said colleagues should not apologise for their belief in the union and ...
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The Spectator Jul 29
What is the point of Scottish Labour?: The Scottish Labour party is a bit like cigarette-smoking or the Church of Scotland: it used to be everywhere you looked ...
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North East MSP Michael Marra told The Press and Journal his party has not paid enough attention to the city’s needs as he declares his bid to lead Scottish ... Show more
'Aberdeen voters are crying out to be noticed by Labour - and I'll put them back at heart of party'
'Aberdeen voters are crying out to be noticed by Labour - and I'll put them back at heart of party'
Have the PM's early decisions already started to alienate people in Westminster and around the United Kingdom?
Beth ... Show more
Electoral Dysfunction on Apple Podcasts
Electoral Dysfunction on Apple Podcasts
Scottish Labour needs answers - and Burnham will depend on them in 2029: Scottish Labour has missed many opportunities to gather power - the new Prime Minister ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-labour-needs-answers-and-burnham-will-depend-on-them-in-2029-8821142
Andy Burnham 'was keen to appoint me', Douglas Alexander claims: DOUGLAS Alexander has claimed that Andy Burnham was “keen” to reappoint him as Scottish ...
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OpinionWhy Andy Burnham can succeed on rough sleeping where the SNP have failed – Jackie Baillie
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/why-andy-burnham-can-succeed-on-rough-sleeping-where-the-snp-have-failed-8812742
Andy Burnham rules out second Scottish independence referendum: The probable next prime minister said during a meeting with the Scottish Parliamentary Labour ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/andy-burnham-rules-out-second-scottish-independence-referendum-8778630
Scotland’s social care system has reached 'breaking point' and is 'piling pressure' on NHS
scotsman.com/news/politics/scotland-nhs-social-care-delayed-discharge-8791841
Andy Burnham could be the man who saves Scottish Labour: Andy Burnham will give Labour a credible chance of winning the next general election and this will ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/andy-burnham-could-be-the-man-who-saves-scottish-labour-8777650
Scottish Labour MPs worried about prospect of Ed Miliband becoming chancellor: MPs said they were concerned that the former Labour leader would block the ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-labour-mps-worried-about-prospect-of-ed-miliband-becoming-chancellor-8782184
Who has made it into Andy Burnham's first cabinet?: Andy Burnham has overhauled Labour's top team in a sweeping first-day reshuffle ...
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Key FactsKeir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister
Jun 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
- Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader and Prime Minister following months of party dissent and loss of support.
- Andy Burnham, former Greater Manchester Mayor, emerged as the leading candidate and secured backing from many Labour MPs.
- Labour leadership nominations open on July 9, with the new leader expected to assume office by mid-July before Parliament reconvenes.
- Despite internal party conflict and calls for a general election, Labour maintains a substantial Commons majority, ensuring government continuity.
Every decision I’ve taken has been about putting the country I love first, that is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party. I have spoken to His Majesty the King this morning to inform him of my decision.— Sir Keir Starmer, addressing the nation outside Downing Street as he resigns
Scotland's hospitals 'cannot cope' as 30,000 cancelled operations due to capacity issues revealed
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Labour warns SNP of Westminster inquiry into Peter Murrell scandal: Scottish Labour says if the SNP votes down a Holyrood committee investigation then it is ...
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Paid articlePaywall His voice quavering, this was a rare glimpse of Keir Starmer the man: Sir Keir was visibly emotional as he paid tribute to his family outside No 10
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"If they have nothing to hide, they have nothing to fear."
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar tells Political Correspondent Rachel Amery why he is ... Show more
Sarwar calls on Starmer to 'urgently address defence spending' after wave of resignations
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Key FactsHealey’s Exit Shakes Starmer’s Premiership
Jun 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: inews.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: inews.co.uk
- John Healey, once a key supporter of Keir Starmer, resigned while sharply criticizing the Prime Minister’s defence policy.
- Healey accused Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves of failing to allocate necessary resources, endangering the UK's national security.
- This resignation challenges Starmer’s leadership and undermines the Defence Investment Plan meant to define his legacy.
- Healey’s departure shifts internal party debates and raises questions about priorities amid looming leadership contests within Labour.
I am being forced to make decisions that would reduce the readiness of our [Armed] Forces and increase the risk to personnel on operations, and could make the country less safe.— John Healey, in his resignation letter criticizing Labour leader Keir Starmer and defence policy
OpinionSix reasons why we need a Murrell inquiry to restore trust in politics: Too often, the SNP treats the Scottish Parliament with the same complacency that Murrell ...
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/six-reasons-why-we-need-a-murrell-inquiry-to-restore-trust-in-politics-8666178
Allies hit back as anonymous MPs brand Douglas Alexander 'most absent man in cabinet'
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SNP opposition to Westminster Murrell inquiry dismissed as 'hysterical nonsense': Dave Doogan, the SNP’s Westminster leader, said such a move would be a ‘party ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-opposition-to-westminster-murrell-inquiry-dismissed-as-hysterical-nonsense-8664126
SNP and Greens accused of 'sleazy' cover-up over Peter Murrell inquiry: Opposition politicians hit out after a vote in Holyrood rejected a parliamentary inquiry ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-and-greens-accused-of-sleazy-cover-up-over-peter-murrell-inquiry-8668306
SNP demand probe into whether Douglas Alexander broke ministerial code: THE SNP have demanded the Prime Minister's independent ethics adviser investigate ...
thenational.scot/news/26164376.snp-demand-probe-whether-douglas-alexander-broke-ministerial-code/
Alex Cole-Hamilton: Pro-indy parties 'gamed the system' at 2026 Holyrood election
scotsman.com/news/politics/alex-cole-hamilton-pro-indy-parties-gamed-the-system-at-2026-holyrood-election-8653546
Former first minister calls for joint Westminster-Holyrood Peter Murrell inquiry: Jack McConnell said the Commons Public Accounts Committee should hold a probe ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/former-fm-calls-for-joint-westminster-holyrood-peter-murrell-inquiry-8650170
Scotland braced for unpredictable parliament but will Holyrood tear itself to shreds again over independence?
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-parliament-john-swinney-snp-labour-reform-8549477
NEW: John Swinney has told Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar 'people in glass houses should not throw stones' during the first FMQ session of this ... Show more
SNP is Scotland's biggest winner with pressure for independence vote likely to follow
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Scottish Labour MPs not told to back Sarwar on PM resignation call, as leadership crisis intensifies
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-labour-mps-not-told-to-back-sarwar-on-pm-resignation-call-as-leadership-crisis-intensifies-8550392
Scottish Labour MPs want Anas Sarwar to stay 'until general election': Douglas McAllister said Mr Sarwar would give Scots MPs “the best chance of retaining their ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-labour-mps-want-anas-sarwar-to-stay-until-general-election-8516861
Rugby Observer May 09
Historic Election Losses Trigger Crisis at the Heart of Labour – NATIONAL NEWS: Prime Minister is resisting mounting calls to set out a timetable for his ...
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Scottish Labour's role in the new Scottish parliament: Anas Sarwar sets out Scottish Labour is the main opposition to the SNP despite holding the same ... Show more
Reform UK is not looking for defectors in Scotland to overtake Scottish Labour, the party's leader has said.
The party won 17 seats at Holyrood on Friday ... Show more
Scores of Labour MPs call for Keir Starmer to quit as future hangs in the balance
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Key FactsStarmer Defies Calls to Resign Amid Election Losses
May 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Keir Starmer refuses to step down despite mounting pressure from within his own Labour Party and accepts responsibility for election results.
- Four ministers resigned Tuesday in an attempt to force Starmer out after Labour's heavy defeat in local elections last week.
- A leadership challenge requires backing from 20% of Labour MPs, but no consensus candidate has emerged so far.
- Some party members argue that deeper policy issues, not just leadership, must be addressed to reverse Labour's decline.
I take responsibility for these election results and I take responsibility for delivering the change we promised,— Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister, during a cabinet meeting after local election losses
Jackie Baillie holds back tears at Scottish Labour eve of poll rally: The deputy Scottish Labour leader became emotional as she told party candidates and ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/jackie-baillie-holds-back-tears-at-scottish-labour-eve-of-poll-rally-8504978
The Scottish Labour leader said he had tried to make his party's campaign about Scotland but it became about a "national mood" and “ national ... Show more
Keir Starmer appoints Labour veterans Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman as advisers
Keir Starmer appoints Labour veterans Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman as advisers
Keir Starmer on the brink LIVE as Prime Minister vows to fight on: Is Keir Starmer's time in Downing Street coming to an end? The Record's top team ...
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Labour gain Na h-Eileanan an Iar from the SNP in a major island shift.
Donald MacKinnon has won by just 154 votes.
It marks a significant change for the ... Show more
Scottish election live updates: Latest news from the north and north-east as polls close
Scottish election live updates: Latest news from the north and north-east as polls close
What does Reform UK's arrival at Holyrood mean for Scotland?: Reform UK’s arrival as Holyrood’s joint second-largest party is set to reshape Scottish politics ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26092630.reform-uks-arrival-holyrood-mean-scotland/
Anas Sarwar hosts Scottish Labour's eve of poll rally as voters prepare to go to the polls.
Psychodramas turned election into referendum on UK government: The SNP survived as disappointment over Keir Starmer’s administration outweighed the failings of ...
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