8legs: Scottish parliament election

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Scots Labour leader stood by call for Starmer to quit in PM phone call

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says he stood by his call for Keir Starmer to quit after a phone chat with the PM.
Sarwar called the call ‘the nuclear option’ and said he felt liberated after the remark.
The PM’s team publicly backed Starmer hours after Sarwar’s comments.
Sarwar stressed he remains loyal to Scotland but wants a UK Labour government that delivers for the country.
Sarwar said the election will pit him against John Swinney for Scotland’s future.
Sarwar reiterated support for nuclear energy in Scotland.
Cabinet members publicly backed Starmer in the hours after the remarks.
Sarwar said Labour must stay united to win in Scotland.
The controversy centered on Lord Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador.
The PM expressed desire for Anas Sarwar to lead in Scotland.
Sarwar described his stance as liberating for the election campaign.

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