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Scottish Labour Leader Urges Starmer's Resignation Amid Scandal

2/9/2026

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Anas Sarwar, leader of Scottish Labour, called for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign after a scandal in Glasgow.
He criticised the government's performance as Labour was no better than the Conservatives.
Several Labour MPs quickly backed Starmer, underscoring Sarwar's isolation.
SNP leader John Swinney accused Sarwar of opportunism, complicating his bid to unify a fractious party ahead of the May Scottish Parliament elections.

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Anas Sarwar, leader of Scottish Labour, called for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign after a scandal in Glasgow.
He criticised the government's performance as Labour was no better than the Conservatives.
Several Labour MPs quickly backed Starmer, underscoring Sarwar's isolation.
SNP leader John Swinney accused Sarwar of opportunism, complicating his bid to unify a fractious party ahead of the May Scottish Parliament elections.