Anas Sarwar

Anas Sarwar is the leader of the Scottish Labour party. He is currently newsworthy due to his recent public call for Keir Starmer, the UK Labour leader and Prime Minister, to resign. This action occurred amidst a period of turmoil for the Labour party, marked by slumping support, internal dissent, and concerns over Starmer's leadership. Sarwar's challenge to Starmer's authority came during a week when Starmer's leadership was already under intense scrutiny, with potential leadership challenges from figures like Wes Streeting being discussed. While Sarwar has since stated that Starmer is welcome to campaign in Scotland, his initial call for resignation highlights the significant divisions and challenges facing the Labour party both in Scotland and at the UK level. His actions reflect a perceived need to distance Scottish Labour from the UK party's current struggles and potentially signal a strategic gamble to improve the party's standing in Scotland.