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Scottish Labour's Sarwar: Vote Against SNP, Not Starmer

4/19/2026

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Sarwar Rejects Starmer

Anas Sarwar, the leader of Scottish Labour, said a vote for Scottish Labour does not endorse Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
He expressed disappointment with Starmer regarding the Mandelson scandal.
He said the next election is about rejecting the SNP, not supporting Starmer.
Critics, including Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay, accused Starmer of avoiding public engagement during his Scotland visit, while Sarwar remains focused on local issues.

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Starmer Launches Campaign

Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, launched the local election campaign in Swindon, promising to freeze council tax and cut energy bills.
Local sentiment in Swindon appears bleak as former Labour supporters plan to vote Reform UK due to dissatisfaction with both major parties.
Pollster Robert Hayward noted a lack of party loyalty in Swindon, suggesting Reform UK could target the area.

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Sarwar Rejects Starmer

Anas Sarwar, the leader of Scottish Labour, said a vote for Scottish Labour does not endorse Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
He expressed disappointment with Starmer regarding the Mandelson scandal.
He said the next election is about rejecting the SNP, not supporting Starmer.
Critics, including Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay, accused Starmer of avoiding public engagement during his Scotland visit, while Sarwar remains focused on local issues.

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