Michael Marra named Scottish Labour leader

Michael Marra has been elected as the new leader of Scottish Labour, succeeding Anas Sarwar. Sarwar quit Holyrood to join Andy Burnham’s Westminster government. The announcement was made on 19 September 2026.

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Michael Marra named new leader of Scottish Labour

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BBC 1h ago

Michael Marra announced as new Scottish Labour leader

Michael Marra has been named as Anas Sarwar's replacement.

Guardian 2h ago

Michael Marra elected as Scottish Labour leader

Marra succeeds Anas Sarwar, who quit Holyrood to join Andy Burnham’s Westminster government Labour MSP Michael Marra has been elected as the party’s new Scottish leader, succeeding Anas Sarwar who quit Holyrood to join Andy Burnham’s government. More details soon … Continue reading...

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Michael Marra named new leader of Scottish Labour

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