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Bizarre statement by #AnasSarwar! 🙄

It's about his decision to eff to London, to a seat in the unelected #HouseOfLords. He will also be a minister for trade, but as a Minster Of State, he will have no power. The prize here is the Lords seat for life

At the end, he refers to his successor, in a context that can only refer to the party leadership. But he never actually says that he is resigning as leader of #ScottishLabour. Is he still leader?

#scotpol#ukpol

Bizarre statement by #AnasSarwar! 🙄

It's about his decision to eff to London, to a seat in the unelected #HouseOfLords. He will also be a minister for trade, but as a Minster Of State, he will have no power. The prize here is the Lords seat for life

At the end, he refers to his successor, in a context that can only refer to the party leadership. But he never actually says that he is resigning as leader of #ScottishLabour. Is he still leader?

#scotpol#ukpol

A tough 5 years for Scotland's silliest clown show. Traditionally, every other year the leader of #ScottishLabour would be humiliatingly defenestrated, and replaced with someone even less competent.

#AnasSarwar cheated by staying for 5 years, almost a million times the average tenure. The comedy cane from losing elections with increasing severity.

Now he restores the humiliation by crawling to the #HouseOfLords.

#SLAB Leader #11 due soon. Don't blink, or you'll miss them 😅🤣

#scotpol #ukpol

A tough 5 years for Scotland's silliest clown show. Traditionally, every other year the leader of #ScottishLabour would be humiliatingly defenestrated, and replaced with someone even less competent.

#AnasSarwar cheated by staying for 5 years, almost a million times the average tenure. The comedy cane from losing elections with increasing severity.

Now he restores the humiliation by crawling to the #HouseOfLords.

#SLAB Leader #11 due soon. Don't blink, or you'll miss them 😅🤣

#scotpol #ukpol

#scottishindependence #scottishlabour

Viva Argentina! The best team won. End of story. It looks like the English were premature with their " it's coming home ' claims yet again.

#PaulHutcheon of the #DailRecord is #ScottishLabour's most loyal client journalist. Yet even Paul now recognises that the show is over:

"YouGov’s findings should be a call to arms for anyone in Scottish Labour serious about winning an election again. Creating a new centre-left party for the Scottish Parliament elections should be a pre-requisite."

Article at https://archive.is/mxxve

#scotpol #LabourParty #ScottishPolitics

#PaulHutcheon of the #DailRecord is #ScottishLabour's most loyal client journalist. Yet even Paul now recognises that the show is over:

"YouGov’s findings should be a call to arms for anyone in Scottish Labour serious about winning an election again. Creating a new centre-left party for the Scottish Parliament elections should be a pre-requisite."

Article at https://archive.is/mxxve

#scotpol #LabourParty #ScottishPolitics

Helped found both the Scottish Labour Party AND the SNP? Was a ferocious critic of imperialism, racism & cruelty to any human or animal? Bought his favourite horse – an Argentine mustang – from the Glasgow Tramway Company and rode it for twenty years?

3/18

#Scottish #literature #19thcentury #20thcentury #Victorian #Edwardian #politics #LabourParty #ScottishLabour #SNP

Helped found both the Scottish Labour Party AND the SNP? Was a ferocious critic of imperialism, racism & cruelty to any human or animal? Bought his favourite horse – an Argentine mustang – from the Glasgow Tramway Company and rode it for twenty years?

3/18

#Scottish #literature #19thcentury #20thcentury #Victorian #Edwardian #politics #LabourParty #ScottishLabour #SNP

On Tuesday, the #ScottishParliament elected #JohnSwinney as #FirstMinisterOfScotland.

That's the 5th successive term with an #SNP First Minister.

And it's 23 years since the last election of a #ScottishLabour First Minister: Jack McConnell in 2003.

Labour dominated Scotland for 50 years. When Holyrood was established, Labour was the natural party of government.

Now electing a Labour FM is a fading memory, held by people with greying hair. Labour's colour is turning to sepia.

#scotpol #ukpol

On Tuesday, the #ScottishParliament elected #JohnSwinney as #FirstMinisterOfScotland.

That's the 5th successive term with an #SNP First Minister.

And it's 23 years since the last election of a #ScottishLabour First Minister: Jack McConnell in 2003.

Labour dominated Scotland for 50 years. When Holyrood was established, Labour was the natural party of government.

Now electing a Labour FM is a fading memory, held by people with greying hair. Labour's colour is turning to sepia.

#scotpol #ukpol

It's worth pointing out that Angus Robertson did not come second behind Lorna Slater, but third, so if @ScottishGreens had not stood in Edinburgh Central, he might still not have won, and indeed #ScottishLabour might have got it.

#Holyrood2026
#ScotPol

It's worth pointing out that Angus Robertson did not come second behind Lorna Slater, but third, so if @ScottishGreens had not stood in Edinburgh Central, he might still not have won, and indeed #ScottishLabour might have got it.

#Holyrood2026
#ScotPol

@drgeraint this is true. But they won't get an #IndyRef2 that way. The reason I think the SNP *should* bring #ScottishLabour into government is that by throwing a few plums to them in terms of ministerial jobs they could get serious pressure applied to #Westminster to get the referendum agreed.

Mind you, I suspect #Swinney doesn't really want another indyref anyway, and that that is what was behind the stupid 'only SNP votes count' nonsense.

#ScotPol

@drgeraint this is true. But they won't get an #IndyRef2 that way. The reason I think the SNP *should* bring #ScottishLabour into government is that by throwing a few plums to them in terms of ministerial jobs they could get serious pressure applied to #Westminster to get the referendum agreed.

Mind you, I suspect #Swinney doesn't really want another indyref anyway, and that that is what was behind the stupid 'only SNP votes count' nonsense.

#ScotPol

@radiojammor All the more reason to task #ScottishLabour with privatising the buses. Expose their #corruption and hypocrisy.

@radiojammor All the more reason to task #ScottishLabour with privatising the buses. Expose their #corruption and hypocrisy.

We all know that #ScottishLabour are much closer to the #SNP on policies than they are to #UKLabour. So would it be a good thing for Scotland if SNP/ScotLab were to agree a coalition deal in which:

1. ScotLab would support the call for #IndyRef2, but would not necessarily campaign for #ScottishIndependence and
2. ScotLab would get the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, with a remit to nationalise Scotland's buses?

#ScotPol

We all know that #ScottishLabour are much closer to the #SNP on policies than they are to #UKLabour. So would it be a good thing for Scotland if SNP/ScotLab were to agree a coalition deal in which:

1. ScotLab would support the call for #IndyRef2, but would not necessarily campaign for #ScottishIndependence and
2. ScotLab would get the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, with a remit to nationalise Scotland's buses?

#ScotPol

@nusher @Geri Explain what you mean about the LibDems? I think it's more likely that you would find support for #ScottishIndependence among #ScottishLabour than among the #LibDems.

@nusher @Geri Explain what you mean about the LibDems? I think it's more likely that you would find support for #ScottishIndependence among #ScottishLabour than among the #LibDems.

#YouGov's final MRP of the 2026 #Holyrood election shows the #SNP falling short of a majority, but on course for a fifth term in office. #ScottishGreens are surging, but #SLAB #ScottishLabour is in deep trouble.

SNP: 62 seats (-5 from 23 Mar-8 Apr)
Ref: 19 (-1)
Lab: 17 (+2)
Grn: 16 (+5)
LD: 8 (-1)
Con: 7 (=)

images from https://x.com/YouGov/status/2051966019405521162

#scotpol

#YouGov's final MRP of the 2026 #Holyrood election shows the #SNP falling short of a majority, but on course for a fifth term in office. #ScottishGreens are surging, but #SLAB #ScottishLabour is in deep trouble.

SNP: 62 seats (-5 from 23 Mar-8 Apr)
Ref: 19 (-1)
Lab: 17 (+2)
Grn: 16 (+5)
LD: 8 (-1)
Con: 7 (=)

images from https://x.com/YouGov/status/2051966019405521162

#scotpol

Reform candidate does not 'care' about carbon dioxide in climate change row

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/reform-candidate-not-care-carbon-37088252

Reform candidate does not 'care' about carbon dioxide in climate change row

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/reform-candidate-not-care-carbon-37088252

#ScottishLabour are committing in their manifesto to:

> Recommit the NHS to delivering single sex wards on the basis of biological sex (page 16) and

> Delivering single-sex spaces on the basis of biological sex, in NHS wards, schools, sport and everyday life (page 52)

This means, essentially, excluding #Trans transgender citizens from hospitals, schools. sports facilities, and other public spaces.

Is this a Scotland you want to live in?

h/t @iaruffell

#ScotPol

#ScottishLabour are committing in their manifesto to:

> Recommit the NHS to delivering single sex wards on the basis of biological sex (page 16) and

> Delivering single-sex spaces on the basis of biological sex, in NHS wards, schools, sport and everyday life (page 52)

This means, essentially, excluding #Trans transgender citizens from hospitals, schools. sports facilities, and other public spaces.

Is this a Scotland you want to live in?

h/t @iaruffell

#ScotPol

Well, it appears that #ScottishLabour have gone full transphobe.

To think that in the last parliament they were solidly behind #GenderRecognitionReform. Whichever way you slice it, they are succeeding only in giving categorical proof of being both unprincipled and bigoted.

#transphobia #ScotPol #UKPol

Well, it appears that #ScottishLabour have gone full transphobe.

To think that in the last parliament they were solidly behind #GenderRecognitionReform. Whichever way you slice it, they are succeeding only in giving categorical proof of being both unprincipled and bigoted.

#transphobia #ScotPol #UKPol



This isn't the vote winner that #ScottishLabour thinks it is. "Bring back air pollution & congestion". Nope.
https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/04/06/labour-want-to-end-the-war-on-motorists/



This isn't the vote winner that #ScottishLabour thinks it is. "Bring back air pollution & congestion". Nope.
https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/04/06/labour-want-to-end-the-war-on-motorists/

The #ScottishLabourParty has — to put it mildly —;not adapted & prospered under devolution. In the weekend after its annual conference & #GortonAndDenton does it have any future? Could it finally become #ScottishLabour?

#GerryHassan's essay in the #SundayNational is not optimistic.

https://archive.is/HCHbt / https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25896510.late-scottish-labour-party-become-scottish-party/

#scotpol #ukpol #LabourParty #Sarwar

The #ScottishLabourParty has — to put it mildly —;not adapted & prospered under devolution. In the weekend after its annual conference & #GortonAndDenton does it have any future? Could it finally become #ScottishLabour?

#GerryHassan's essay in the #SundayNational is not optimistic.

https://archive.is/HCHbt / https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25896510.late-scottish-labour-party-become-scottish-party/

#scotpol #ukpol #LabourParty #Sarwar

Anas's big idea.

#Sarwar #Scotpol #ScottishLabour #ukpol

Anas's big idea.

#Sarwar #Scotpol #ScottishLabour #ukpol

If you were feeling a bit bored with the Labour politician's paedo pal story, and have had more than #enough of #Mandelson ... Well, you're in luck.

And now for something completely different: a female Scottish Labour politician's paedo pal. Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP was also hanging out with her paedo pal after he was jailed.

https://news.stv.tv/politics/scottish-labour-suspends-msp-pam-duncan-glancy

#Scotpol #ukpol #ScottishLabour #paedo #SLAB

If you were feeling a bit bored with the Labour politician's paedo pal story, and have had more than #enough of #Mandelson ... Well, you're in luck.

And now for something completely different: a female Scottish Labour politician's paedo pal. Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP was also hanging out with her paedo pal after he was jailed.

https://news.stv.tv/politics/scottish-labour-suspends-msp-pam-duncan-glancy

#Scotpol #ukpol #ScottishLabour #paedo #SLAB

@2legged This is #ScottishLabour we're talking about. They've enough faces between them to form a government.

#ScotPol

@2legged This is #ScottishLabour we're talking about. They've enough faces between them to form a government.

#ScotPol

What on earth happened yesterday in #ScottishLabour?

Did #AnasSarwar really go solo, calling for #Starmer's resignation without support nailed down?

Or did he have supporters who ratted once the #Starmtroopers turned up the heat?

I haven't seem any decent reporting of the #Sarwar plan. Lots on the aftermath, but no inside info on the plan.

Has anyone seen any credible reports on what was intended?

I don't rate #Sarwar, but this seems unexpectedly daft even fir him.

#SLAB #Scotpol #ukpol

What on earth happened yesterday in #ScottishLabour?

Did #AnasSarwar really go solo, calling for #Starmer's resignation without support nailed down?

Or did he have supporters who ratted once the #Starmtroopers turned up the heat?

I haven't seem any decent reporting of the #Sarwar plan. Lots on the aftermath, but no inside info on the plan.

Has anyone seen any credible reports on what was intended?

I don't rate #Sarwar, but this seems unexpectedly daft even fir him.

#SLAB #Scotpol #ukpol

How far does Epstein's poisonous taint go?

#PeterMandelson #Epstein #JeffreyEpstein #UKPOL #UKPOLITICS #ClanOfPaedophiles #Labour #ScottishLabour

How far does Epstein's poisonous taint go?

#PeterMandelson #Epstein #JeffreyEpstein #UKPOL #UKPOLITICS #ClanOfPaedophiles #Labour #ScottishLabour

#ScottishLabour leader #AnasSarwar says he'd ban #transgender prisoners from women’s jails “within days” if he becomes first minister in May.

Sarwar would ensure that prisons are “single-sex, based on #biologicalSex”. https://archive.is/sMgsV

This would endanger #transwomen, and terrify #cis women who'd be sharing space with #transmen.

But the latest YouGov poll predicts wipeout for #SLAB. With zero chance of power, #Sarwar can promise without consequence. 🤮

#scotpol #ukpol #trans #prison

#ScottishLabour leader #AnasSarwar says he'd ban #transgender prisoners from women’s jails “within days” if he becomes first minister in May.

Sarwar would ensure that prisons are “single-sex, based on #biologicalSex”. https://archive.is/sMgsV

This would endanger #transwomen, and terrify #cis women who'd be sharing space with #transmen.

But the latest YouGov poll predicts wipeout for #SLAB. With zero chance of power, #Sarwar can promise without consequence. 🤮

#scotpol #ukpol #trans #prison

Sure, our Prime Minister is up Trump's ass but he won't be Prime Minister for long....

#KeirStarmer #Starmer #Trump #ScotPol #UKPOL #UKPOLITICS #ScottishLabour

Sure, our Prime Minister is up Trump's ass but he won't be Prime Minister for long....

#KeirStarmer #Starmer #Trump #ScotPol #UKPOL #UKPOLITICS #ScottishLabour

lol, the Prime Minister is Toxic

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/05/scottish-labour-poll-ratings-anas-sarwar-keir-starmer-holyrood-race

#KeirStarmer #Starmer #ScottishLabour #AnaSarwar #UKPOL #UKPOLITICS #ScotPol

lol, the Prime Minister is Toxic

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/05/scottish-labour-poll-ratings-anas-sarwar-keir-starmer-holyrood-race

#KeirStarmer #Starmer #ScottishLabour #AnaSarwar #UKPOL #UKPOLITICS #ScotPol

The political failure of #AnasSarwar is a joy to behold, a treat for the festive season. #ScottishLabour's gamble on loyal Starmerism has sunk them, and #SLAB is now reduced to just talking down Scotland: https://bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/12/28/anas-sarwars-dream/

In #BellaCaledonia @BellaCaledonia, Mike Small's sharp focus has not been dulled by festivity. This line alone, about former #NewLabour minister Brian Wilson, is a highlight of 2025:

"Wilson writes, bristling with indignant complacency".

Take a bow, Mike 👍

The political failure of #AnasSarwar is a joy to behold, a treat for the festive season. #ScottishLabour's gamble on loyal Starmerism has sunk them, and #SLAB is now reduced to just talking down Scotland: https://bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/12/28/anas-sarwars-dream/

In #BellaCaledonia @BellaCaledonia, Mike Small's sharp focus has not been dulled by festivity. This line alone, about former #NewLabour minister Brian Wilson, is a highlight of 2025:

"Wilson writes, bristling with indignant complacency".

Take a bow, Mike 👍

Anas Sarwar on BBC QT handing Reform's Lord Orford his aristocratic arse on a plate.

Brilliant!

#politics #ukpolitics #labour #scottishlabour #reform #farage