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Anas Sarwar: I think my role, to be honest, is to make sure whoever puts themselves forward to be leader of the Labour Party, to be…

On the recordJune 22, 2026
I think my role, to be honest, is to make sure whoever puts themselves forward to be leader of the Labour Party, to be the next Prime Minister, that I'm also challenging them on what they mean by change, what meaningful outcomes they'll deliver for people here in Scotland and across the UK.
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Anas Sarwar
Scottish Labour

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Commenting on the leadership transition in Labour.

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