Don’t let Farage and Reform divide us, Labour’s Sarwar urges Holyrood leaders
Summary
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar urged political leaders not to focus on Nigel Farage and the new Reform UK party, but to work together to hold the Scottish National Party (SNP) accountable. The SNP won a fifth consecutive election but fell short of a majority, while Labour and Reform UK tied for second place in the Scottish Parliament.Key Facts
- The SNP won its fifth consecutive Holyrood election with 58 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs).
- Labour had its worst result since 1999, tying with Reform UK at 17 MSPs each.
- Anas Sarwar said Reform UK aims to divide politics rather than offer credible opposition.
- Reform UK’s Scottish leader, Malcolm Offord, will have the right to ask the first questions at First Minister’s Questions.
- The SNP is seven seats short of a majority, relying on cooperation with other parties to pass laws.
- All parties except SNP have ruled out working with Reform UK.
- SNP leader John Swinney said Reform UK would not be invited for talks, unlike other party leaders.
- The Scottish Greens have confidence one of their MSPs with a student visa will complete the visa process during this parliamentary term.
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