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Michael Marra named new leader of Scottish Labour
Michael Marra won the leadership race after Scottish Labour fell to 17 MSPs and tied Reform UK in its worst Holyrood result.
- The North East Scotland MSP Michael Marra has been named the new leader of Scottish Labour, defeating South Scotland MSP Joe Fagan in the contest to replace Anas Sarwar.
- Sawar stood down from the top job following the party's worst result in the history of devolution, with MSPs falling to 17 and matching Reform's seat count.
- Ahead of polls closing, Marra pledged to practice "open-door politics" at Holyrood and put education "at the heart of our politics" after claiming it has been neglected.
- On the question of Scottish independence, Marra said there is a "route" to a second referendum through "creating a settled will of the Scottish people." But he described comparing Scotland to Northern Ireland as "dangerous."
- Earlier this month, Downing Street said a referendum remained "off limits," despite First Minister John Swinney pushing for a vote within five years. Marra has insisted Scottish Labour remains a "significant force" in Scottish politics despite this year's election.
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Evening StandardReposted by 
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perspectivemedia.comMichael Marra elected Scottish Labour leader
The North East Scotland MSP defeated rival Joe Fagan by 4,266 votes to 2,485.
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Great Yorkshire RadioMichael Marra named new leader of Scottish Labour
Michael Marra has been named the new leader of Scottish Labour.
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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Left
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- 64% of the sources lean Left
64% Left
L 64%
C 27%
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