Politics · 10 May 2026

Anas Sarwar warns Holyrood on Farage

Scottish political leaders should avoid creating division by focusing on Nigel Farage during the next Holyrood parliament. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar issued this warning on BBC Scotland's Sunday Show, aiming to ensure a credible opposition for the SNP. His party had its worst result since 1999, tying Reform UK for second place with 17 MSPs.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 May 2026 at 21:55

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