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Michael Marra becomes new leader of Scottish Labour after Sarwar quit to join Burnham’s government

The Independent Politics · 19 September 2026 at 11:17

Michael Marra becomes new leader of Scottish Labour after Sarwar quit to join Burnham’s government

Labour MSP Michael Marra has been elected as his party’s new Scottish leader, succeeding Anas Sarwar who quit Holyrood to join Andy Burnham ’s government.

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Michael Marra becomes new leader of Scottish Labour after Sarwar quit to join Burnham’s government

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