Scottish Labour leader hopefuls warn against party divisions
Summary
Scottish Labour party leaders who want to replace Anas Sarwar warn that the party must stop fighting inside and work together. After losing many seats in the recent election, the candidates say the party needs big changes to win support again.Key Facts
- Monica Lennon, Joe Fagan, and Michael Marra want to become the next Scottish Labour leader.
- Anas Sarwar is stepping down as leader and MSP to join Andy Burnham's government.
- Scottish Labour tied for second place with 17 seats in the recent Scottish Parliament election.
- Lennon says the party is in its worst crisis and must stop faction fights and dirty tactics.
- Marra warns against negative briefings and says the party’s culture must change deeply.
- Fagan calls for courage, unity, and putting working people first to rebuild the party.
- The leadership vote runs from August 28 to September 17, with the result announced September 19.
- Pro-Palestine protesters briefly interrupted the first hustings event in Glasgow.
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