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Resurgent Labour looks to capitalise on SNP woes
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar alongside deputy leader Dame Jackie Baillie next to the Donald Dewar statue after speaking at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, on Scottish Labour's plans to renew and reset devolution as the Scottish Parliament marks its 25th year, May 13, 2024

SCOTTISH party leaders have begun setting out their stalls in the upcoming general election as a resurgent Labour seek to capitalise on SNP woes.

Recent surveys have shown Scottish Labour topping the polls for the first time in a decade after what has been widely regarded as the toughest year for the SNP since taking control of Holyrood in 2007.

After 25 years in Holyrood and 16 years in the cabinet, John Swinney became First Minister and the SNP’s third leader in 13 months.

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