Anas Sarwar was asked today about several of his party s Holyrood candidates previously making comments backing a second independence referendum. ANAS Sarwar is under pressure to drop his opposition to a second independence referendum as it emerged a string of Labour candidates have backed a new vote. At least six of the party s contenders have spoken out in favour of indyref2 in recent months, while UK party leader Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out his agreeing to the vote should he become prime minister. In an interview on the BBC s Marr this morning the Scottish Labour leader was asked if he supports Scots right to choose their own future.
Labour and LibDem politicians are amongst more than 20 initial signatories to a new non-cooperation pledge. The Right to Stay campaign is warning settled status rules established by Westminster could see thousands of EU migrants in Scotland being criminalised or deported. Serving and former cabinet ministers have joined the drive, including Ben Macpherson and Shona Robison. More Holyrood election candidates are now expected to add their names to a declaration which aims to ensure Scottish institutions are not used as Home Office border guards. It s feared trusted public bodies could be used to gather data and report on individuals, going beyond their remit in health, housing or other matters.