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Desperate Times Are Behind Anas Sarwar's PM Resignation Call
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar urged UK Labour leader Keir Starmer to resign over the Mandelson appointment, citing public trust issues ahead of the May election.
- On Monday, Anas Sarwar called for Sir Keir Starmer to resign over Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, reiterating his stance after a Thursday call and a Friday press conference in Edinburgh.
- Because of those ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Sarwar argued the appointment was unacceptable and criticised `far too many mistakes` at the top of government, saying he acted to put Scotland first.
- Some Westminster MPs split: North East Herts MP Chris Hinchliff called for resignation while Josh Dean and Chris Vince supported Starmer, with Cabinet ministers rallying behind him.
- Sarwar stressed his party is `100% united` and focused on the May 7 election, saying he felt `liberated`, defended `honesty is strength, not weakness`, and backed Douglas Alexander's campaign role.
- Polls show the SNP at around 35 percent with approval near 25 percent, and some polls place Labour nearly 20 points behind, making a five per cent swing significant before May 8th.
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I did not step back from urging Starmer to quit in call with him – Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader said he spoke to the Prime Minister on the phone on Thursday.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Left
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