Sarwar Denounces Starmer In 'Desperate' Attempt To Get Support For Scottish Labour | Iain MacWhirter
February 9, 2026
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as posted by the channel“He’s obviously trying to do something desperate, but, well, it reeks of desperation.”
Anas Sarwar’s denunciation of Starmer could be a last ditch attempt to rally support for the parliamentary elections, with Scottish Labour currently trailing behind Reform UK in the polls, says Times columnist author of Disunited Kingdom, Iain MacWhirter.
Iain MacWhirter was speaking to Kate Borsay on Times Radio Evening Edition. Listen live every day from 7-10pm.
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