Michael Marra vows 'national renewal' in education if elected Scottish Labour leader

The North East Scotland MSP said that education would “once again be a major national priority for Scottish Labour” under his leadership.

Monica Lennon is out, leaving Michael Marra and Joe Fagan to contest the Scottish Labour leadership. But with the party underperforming its own potential by 30 points, the harder question is whether a new leader alone can fix that.

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

Lord Foulkes, who is a former MP and MSP, lays out the policies he thinks could trigger a turnaround in the fortunes of his struggling party.

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

A SCOTTISH Labour leadership hopeful has hit out at Anas Sarwar for reducing the party to “commentators”.