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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls on Keir Starmer to resign
February 9, 2026


Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is calling for Keir Starmer to step down as prime minister and leader of the Labour Party. Speaking at a press conference in Glasgow, Sarwar reportedly expressed anger that the prime minister's frequent mistakes have hurt support for the party in Scotland. These setbacks come at a critical time, just before the Scottish Parliament elections this May. Recent polls show Labour stuck in third place, and Sarwar’s team fears that Starmer’s leadership will ruin their chances at the ballot box. This move marks a sharp turn for Sarwar, who had defended Starmer’s performance and offered him cautious support only last week.
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