New Scottish Labour leader Marra promises to ‘start taking action now’

New Scottish Labour leader Marra promises to ‘start taking action now’

Michael Marra succeeds Anas Sarwar in the role.

19 Sept, 12:44

Michael Marra elected as Scottish Labour leader

Marra succeeds Anas Sarwar, who quit Holyrood to join Andy Burnham’s Westminster government Labour MSP Michael Marra has been elected as the party’s new Scottish leader, succeeding Anas Sarwar who quit Holyrood to join Andy Burnham’s government. More details soon … Continue reading...

19 Sept, 10:24

'Not an easy inbox' for new Scottish Labour leader

Anas Sarwar's replacement will be named later and has big challenges set out already.

18 Sept, 22:04

Michael Marra named new leader of Scottish Labour

Michael Marra has been named the new leader of Scottish Labour.

19 Sept, 08:06

Michael Marra elected new Scottish Labour leader

Michael Marra has been elected as the new Scottish Labour leader in the race to replace Anas Sarwar. Mr Marra secured the leadership of Scottish Labour, triumphing in a ballot of party members in Edinburgh this morning with 4,266 votes against Joe Fagan's 2,485. The North East Scotland MSP becomes the eleventh person to lead the party during the devolution era. His predecessor, Mr Sarwar, stepped down from Holyrood…

19 Sept, 12:18