Scottish Labour hopeful Anas Sarwar would reach out to Richard Leonard to try and unite party Scottish Labour leadership hopeful Anas Sarwar has said he would call former leader Richard Leonard on his first day in charge in a bid to unite the party. The Glasgow MSP also said he would get in touch with fellow contender Monica Lennon, who he said would play a huge role in the party s future. The pair took part in a virtual hustings for members in the Mid Scotland and Fife region on Saturday morning, discussing their approach to Scottish independence, child poverty and the recovery from Covid-19.
Sarwar would call Leonard on first day in charge in unity bid January 30, 2021, 3:17 pm
Anas Sarwar said former leader Richard Leonard has a ‘big part’ to play in the future of the party (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Scottish Labour leadership hopeful Anas Sarwar has said he would call former leader Richard Leonard on his first day in charge in a bid to unite the party.
The Glasgow MSP also said he would get in touch with fellow contender Monica Lennon, who he said would play a “huge role” in the party’s future.
The pair took part in a virtual hustings for members in the Mid Scotland and Fife region on Saturday morning, discussing their approach to Scottish independence, child poverty and the recovery from Covid-19.
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