Final contenders to replace Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour leadership revealed

Monica Lennon has failed to get enough support to contest the Scottish Labour leadership.

Anas Sarwar triggered the contest last month after he announced his intention to stand down to join Andy Burnham's government.

SCOTTISH Labour have confirmed the candidates who will run to succeed Anas Sarwar as leader.

The contest was called after Anas Sarwar stepped down last month

Anas Sarwar quit Holyrood to join the Lords and be a minister in Andy Burnham’s government.

Anas Sarwar quit Holyrood to join the Lords and be a minister in Andy Burnham’s government.

Scottish Labour must rediscover its soul, says leadership hopeful Michael Marra  itv.com

In an opinion piece, Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Sarwar's decisions in charge are facing a barrage of criticism.

The South Scotland MSP also took a swipe at former leader Anas Sarwar and leadership rival Michael Marra for having “sat on the sidelines” on the Scottish Budget rather than forcing concessions from the SNP.