Backing for Sarwar leadership bid

The leaders of the Labour groups in Edinburgh and Glasgow have backed Anas Sarwar to become the party’s leader in Scotland.

Glasgow Labour group leader Frank Mcaveety said Mr Sarwar “has the experience we need in someone who can be the next First Minister”.

Edinburgh Labour group leader Cammy Day said Mr Sarwar “would be a strong leader for Labour in Scotland” and would “unite communities across all our towns and cities”.

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