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Anas Sarwar Slams Starmer's Unpopularity Ahead of Scottish Elections

9/26/2025

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Anas Sarwar blasted polls showing Keir Starmer less popular than Donald Trump, citing 16% Scots favorability.
He urged voters to see tangible benefits and said Conservative inheritances created current challenges.
With the Scottish election due in May 2025, Sarwar called for new leadership from First Minister John Swinney.
An Ipsos poll puts Starmer's net favorability at -47%, worse than Trump's.

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Anas Sarwar blasted polls showing Keir Starmer less popular than Donald Trump, citing 16% Scots favorability.
He urged voters to see tangible benefits and said Conservative inheritances created current challenges.
With the Scottish election due in May 2025, Sarwar called for new leadership from First Minister John Swinney.
An Ipsos poll puts Starmer's net favorability at -47%, worse than Trump's.