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Sarwar says he will 'absolutely' stay on as Labour leader

Published Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Updated May 11

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Anas Sarwar has declared his intention to remain the leader of Scottish Labour, despite the party's historically poor performance in the recent Scottish Parliament election. The party lost four seats, securing only 17 out of 129, prompting Sarwar to take full responsibility for the campaign strategy and vow to hold the SNP government accountable.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Anas Sarwar has affirmed his commitment to remain the leader of Scottish Labour.
  • Scottish Labour experienced its worst-ever result in the recent Scottish Parliament election, losing four seats and securing only 17 of the 129 available.
  • Sarwar accepted full responsibility for the party's campaign strategy.
  • He pledged that Scottish Labour would hold the newly elected SNP government accountable.

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  • BBC NewsCenter

    Anas Sarwar has insisted he will remain Scottish Labour leader despite the party's worst-ever result in the Scottish Parliament election, where they lost four seats. He took full responsibility for the campaign strategy and pledged to hold the newly elected SNP government to account.

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