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‘The time for change is now’, Scottish Labour leader proclaims as party releases UK manifesto
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer (left) and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar at a launch event for Labour's six steps for change, May 31, 2024
'These figures should be a wake-up call'
SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar proclaimed today that “the time for change is now” as he welcomed his party’s UK manifesto.
The plans include £650 million in funding for devolved governments under the Barnett formula, £320m of it destined for Scotland, and the creation of a state-owned body called GB Energy to be based in Scotland.
Mr Sarwar said: “These transformative plans will kick-start a decade of national renewal and deliver the change that Scotland desperately needs.
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