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Nominations close in contest to be Scottish Labour’s new leader
Three MSPs are vying to replace Anas Sarwar, with members set to vote from August 28 after nominations close Monday at 10am.
- Nominations close today in the race to lead Scottish Labour, with three MSPs seeking to replace Anas Sarwar. Candidates must secure support from at least three MSPs, three MPs, and two trade unions to appear on the ballot.
- Anas Sarwar stepped down last month to join the House of Lords, leaving Scottish Labour facing what Members describe as its "worst ever crisis" following the party's worst Holyrood election result.
- Scottish finance spokesperson Michael Marra and Joe Fagan, a former council leader elected as an MSP in May, are confirmed candidates. Monica Lennon, who lost her seat but now holds a list place vacated by Lord Sarwar, is also hoping to run.
- A series of hustings is planned with voting to begin August 28. Members have until September 17 to complete ballots, with the result declared on Saturday September 19.
- Candidates warn Scottish Labour must "change more than the faces at the top" to avoid repeating election failures. One cautioned supporters: "If we don't change, we'll be here again in five years.
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Nominations close in contest to be Scottish Labour’s new leader
Anas Sarwar quit Holyrood to join the Lords and be a minister in Andy Burnham’s government.
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