Anas Sarwar: “Honestly, hand on heart – because I’ve done it for five years – the hardest job in British politics is being the leader…”

I’ve seen how Andy Burnham has worked to empower communities, to deliver change, to brings jobs and economic growth through working with businesses, to make Manchester a great place to live and do business.

No, I'm focused on being First Minister of this great country.

I still have that view.

I am disappointed and sorry we couldn’t achieve a better outcome at the recent Scottish election. I take my fair share of responsibility for that.