Anas Sarwar

Analysis

Anas Sarwar has performed a U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment, but is anyone going to buy it?

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Will voters buy Scottish Labour's screeching U-turn on winter fuel?

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Holyrood chamber

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Holyrood chamber

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Scottish Labour's U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment cut is a new low for Anas Sarwar

The Labour Government voted to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment for all but the poorest pensioners earlier this year

The Labour Government voted to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment for all but the poorest pensioners earlier this year

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UK Government's own analysis reveals harsh impact of Winter Fuel Payment cut

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar pictured campaigning for the Maryhill by-election which will be held on Thursday

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar pictured campaigning for the Maryhill by-election which will be held on Thursday

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By-election candidates call out Anas Sarwar over 'convenient' winter fuel U-turn

Anas Sarwar previously defended the UK Government move

Anas Sarwar previously defended the UK Government move

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'What a chancer': Anas Sarwar slammed over Winter Fuel Payment U-turn

Anas Sarwar has pledged to reintroduce the Winter Fuel Payment cut by the Labour Government

Anas Sarwar has pledged to reintroduce the Winter Fuel Payment cut by the Labour Government

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Anas Sarwar U-turns as Scottish Labour commit to Winter Fuel Payment

The far-right in Scotland has taken a disturbing turn with reports that neo-Nazis plan to gather in Bathgate this weekend

The far-right in Scotland has taken a disturbing turn with reports that neo-Nazis plan to gather in Bathgate this weekend

Real Scottish Politics

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Wee Ginger Dug: Scotland should fear rise in far-right following Donald Trump's win

Scottish Labour lose Edinburgh seat in shock by-election loss

Scottish Labour lose Edinburgh seat in shock by-election loss

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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Scottish Labour lose Edinburgh seat in shock by-election loss

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Holyrood chamber

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Holyrood chamber

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Anas Sarwar humiliated as 'fringe' figure given Labour Government role

Hospital league tables would be based on metrics such as how long patients have to wait for A&E treatment, surgery and other care

Hospital league tables would be based on metrics such as how long patients have to wait for A&E treatment, surgery and other care

Real Scottish Politics

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Wee Ginger Dug: Anas Sarwar is unsurprisingly keeping quiet on hospital league tables

Anas Sarwar's party has been accused of posing a threat to Scotland's free prescriptions

Anas Sarwar's party has been accused of posing a threat to Scotland's free prescriptions

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Scottish Labour pose 'very real risk' to free prescriptions, SNP warn

Scotland's agriculture minister has called on Anas Sarwar to speak out

Scotland's agriculture minister has called on Anas Sarwar to speak out

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Anas Sarwar challenged as ex-Labour adviser claims 'we don't need small farmers'

SNP minister Jim Fairlie hit out at the comments

SNP minister Jim Fairlie hit out at the comments

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Ex-Tony Blair adviser sparks fury after 'we don't need small farmers' comment

The Scottish Labour leader does not appear to have any influence whatsoever

The Scottish Labour leader does not appear to have any influence whatsoever

There is zero evidence Anas Sarwar has the ear of the Prime Minister

The previous general secretary, John-Paul McHugh, stepped down after this year’s general election

The previous general secretary, John-Paul McHugh, stepped down after this year’s general election

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Anas Sarwar's chief of staff appointed to top Scottish Labour position

Labour have squandered their political capital on punishing the poor and the elderly

Labour have squandered their political capital on punishing the poor and the elderly

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Calling GB Energy an energy company is like calling Dracula's castle a blood bank

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament

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Support for Scottish Labour plunges as voters fear Budget will leave them worse off

Anas Sarwar pictured with Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Anas Sarwar pictured with Chancellor Rachel Reeves

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Anas Sarwar is haunting the corridors of Westminster – literally

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) and First Minister John Swinney

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) and First Minister John Swinney

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Labour Budget raises '£500 million question for Scotland', First Minister says

Salmond died suddenly after suffering a heart attack on October 12

Salmond died suddenly after suffering a heart attack on October 12

MSPs pay tribute to 'political giant' Alex Salmond in Scottish Parliament

Before the election, Labour was forced to admit that the new GB Energy energy company would not in fact be an energy company

Before the election, Labour was forced to admit that the new GB Energy energy company would not in fact be an energy company

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The predictable truth about promises made by Labour? They are deceptive

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has defended his party's decision to base GB Energy's chair in England

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has defended his party's decision to base GB Energy's chair in England

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'Another part of the country': Anas Sarwar defends GB Energy chief's England base

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

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'Duped': Anas Sarwar pledges end of austerity – despite Budget of cuts and tax rises

The Scottish Labour leader told us to 'read his lips'

The Scottish Labour leader told us to 'read his lips'

Anas Sarwar’s promise of no austerity under Labour is ringing hollow

BBC Scotland has been rapped after a false report about Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

BBC Scotland has been rapped after a false report about Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

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'No evidence': BBC Scotland rapped by executive over false Anas Sarwar report

Labour supporters at Emirates Arena in Glasgow for the General Election count

Labour supporters at Emirates Arena in Glasgow for the General Election count

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The National's guide to getting selected as a Scottish Labour candidate

Anas Sarwar said Labour would 'step in to save the jobs at the refinery'

Anas Sarwar said Labour would 'step in to save the jobs at the refinery'

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Anas Sarwar slammed for 'failed' General Election promise to save Grangemouth jobs

After weeks of scandal, unforced errors and infighting, it’s a quite spectacular fall from grace. writes Seamus Logan

After weeks of scandal, unforced errors and infighting, it’s a quite spectacular fall from grace. writes Seamus Logan

Seamus Logan: Storm Rachel is coming and Anas Sarwar isn’t ready

Scottish Labour group leader Anas Sarwar

Scottish Labour group leader Anas Sarwar

Scottish Labour

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Anas Sarwar: News and updates on the Scottish Labour MSP and leader

Rachel Reeves is reportedly looking to raise up to £40 billion through tax hikes and spending cuts in her Autumn Budget

Rachel Reeves is reportedly looking to raise up to £40 billion through tax hikes and spending cuts in her Autumn Budget

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Scottish Labour 'shamefully silent' over UK Government's austerity plans

Anas Sarwar has once again promised that his party will bring down energy bills

Anas Sarwar has once again promised that his party will bring down energy bills

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SNP accuse Anas Sarwar of 'insulting' Scottish people ahead of Germany trip

Anas Sarwar is set to travel to Germany to discuss GB Energy

Anas Sarwar is set to travel to Germany to discuss GB Energy

Scottish Labour

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Anas Sarwar visits Germany 'to discuss how Scotland can lead on clean energy'

The former Scotland first minister and current Alba Party leader has died

The former Scotland first minister and current Alba Party leader has died

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UK party leaders pay tribute to former first minister Alex Salmond

Anas Sarwar has claimed change has begun in Scotland 100 days on from Labour's General Election victory

Anas Sarwar has claimed change has begun in Scotland 100 days on from Labour's General Election victory

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'Deluded': SNP MSP slates Anas Sarwar's defence of Labour's first 100 days in office

Anas Sarwar was faced with fury from pensioners in Gourock over the Winter Fuel Payment

Anas Sarwar was faced with fury from pensioners in Gourock over the Winter Fuel Payment

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Anas Sarwar grilled by angry Gourock pensioners over Winter Fuel cut

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar (left) with UK party leader Keir Starmer

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar (left) with UK party leader Keir Starmer

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Will Keir Starmer torpedo Anas Sarwar’s chances of becoming first minister?

John Swinney called out the Labour Government's cut to the Winter Fuel Payment

John Swinney called out the Labour Government's cut to the Winter Fuel Payment

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John Swinney slams Keir Starmer's first 100 days in office at FMQs

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar

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Kelly Given: Professional politickers of Labour have no shame

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar failed to quell rebellion within his party on Winter Fuel Payment vote

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar failed to quell rebellion within his party on Winter Fuel Payment vote

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Rebellion shows Scottish Labour cannot deny punishing the poor

Anas Sarwar and co are constantly using words like 'incompetent' and 'failing'

Anas Sarwar and co are constantly using words like 'incompetent' and 'failing'

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Carping from the opposition is a threat to morale in public services

Anas Sarwar's Scottish Labour claimed credit for something the UK government announced back in March

Anas Sarwar's Scottish Labour claimed credit for something the UK government announced back in March

Scottish Labour

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Shameless Scottish Labour claim credit for Tory government's tax breaks

Anas Sarwar pictured with Keir Starmer at Labour conference last month

Anas Sarwar pictured with Keir Starmer at Labour conference last month

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Anas Sarwar getting weaker by defending his UK Labour bosses

Labour MSP Michael Marra was accused of 'mansplaining' by SNP Cabinet Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville

Labour MSP Michael Marra was accused of 'mansplaining' by SNP Cabinet Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville

Scottish Labour

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SNP minister pans Labour MSPs for 'mansplaining' in fiery Holyrood clash

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

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Scottish Labour 'just as culpable' over Winter Fuel Payment cut, says union boss

Shadow Energy Secretary Ed Miliband on board the jack-up barge Excalibur during a visit to the Port of Holyhead, in North Wales

Shadow Energy Secretary Ed Miliband on board the jack-up barge Excalibur during a visit to the Port of Holyhead, in North Wales

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Vote for Scottish Labour if you want a broken nuclear future

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said Labour would borrow to increase capital spending

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said Labour would borrow to increase capital spending

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'Find a backbone': Anas Sarwar slated for broken promise on capital spending

Anas Sarwar said during the election campaign Labour would borrow to pay for more capital spending

Anas Sarwar said during the election campaign Labour would borrow to pay for more capital spending

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Anas Sarwar left red-faced over 'more capital investment' pledge

Anas Sarwar's promise of no austerity already rings hollow

Anas Sarwar's promise of no austerity already rings hollow

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Journalists need to put Scottish Labour in the hot seat

Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria arrive at the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool

Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria arrive at the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool

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Does Keir Starmer’s Labour Party realise how unpopular it is becoming?

Lord Haughey pictured at a sustainable housing development he funded in the Gorbals, Glasgow

Lord Haughey pictured at a sustainable housing development he funded in the Gorbals, Glasgow

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Scottish Labour peer insists party getting 'no favours' in property deal with son

Any Scottish Labour manifesto will need to find intelligent things to say on public sector pay, and social security, and local government finance

Any Scottish Labour manifesto will need to find intelligent things to say on public sector pay, and social security, and local government finance

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Andrew Tickell: Anas Sarwar’s Labour doesn't have fiscal maturity to run Scotland

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the Scottish Parliament

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Kate Forbes: Labour seem intent on insulting the people of the Highland

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has urged Keir Starmer's government to take action

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has urged Keir Starmer's government to take action

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Anas Sarwar calls on UK Government to look into Gaza family visa scheme

Anas Sarwar and John Swinney clashed over housebuilding figures

Anas Sarwar and John Swinney clashed over housebuilding figures

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John Swinney fires back as Labour demand sacking of Housing Minister