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Reform UK Resurfaces Controversial Ad Against Anas Sarwar

4/2/2026

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Reform UK may re-air an attack ad against Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, alleging he would prioritise the Pakistani community.
Sarwar and First Minister John Swinney labeled the ad racist.
Reform's Thomas Kerr called for accountability for Sarwar's statements at a press conference.
Sarwar rejected any coalition with Reform, saying the election is between him and Swinney.
He announced plans to expand childcare support for families during the cost-of-living crisis.

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Reform UK may re-air an attack ad against Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, alleging he would prioritise the Pakistani community.
Sarwar and First Minister John Swinney labeled the ad racist.
Reform's Thomas Kerr called for accountability for Sarwar's statements at a press conference.
Sarwar rejected any coalition with Reform, saying the election is between him and Swinney.
He announced plans to expand childcare support for families during the cost-of-living crisis.