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Marra and Fagan to contest Scottish Labour leadership

Marra and Fagan to contest Scottish Labour leadership
BBC Scotland Monday 17 August 2026, 09:58 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Anas Sarwar triggered the contest last month after he announced his intention to stand down to join Andy Burnham's government.

Anas Sarwar triggered the contest last month after he announced his intention to stand down to join Andy Burnham's government.
Marra (PERSON) Fagan (PERSON) Scottish (ORG) Anas Sarwar (PERSON) Andy Burnham's (PERSON)
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