Anas Sarwar

In 2012, Nicola Sturgeon took a fateful decision to reduce student nursing places (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

How SNP Health Secretaries created the NHS staffing crisis – Ian Murray Ian Murray

Dame Judi Dench. Picture: Dan Kitwood

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Dame Judi Dench to appear in stage show Brian Ferguson

Harvey Martin with his mother Natalie.

Nicola Sturgeon seeks 'external assurance' over NHS Lothian denials Ian Swanson

Nicola Sturgeon leaves the press conference at Bute House where she announced she is standing down as First Minister (Picture: Jane Barlow/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Sturgeon's resignation provides a chance to move away from her divisive politics Ian Murray

The Question Time panel last night in Musselburgh were Anas Sarwar (centre) and clockwise John Swinney, Isable Hardman, Douglas Ross and Stuart Murdoch.

Lively political debate on Question Time Kevin Quinn

Fiona Bruce, host of Question Time, which will be broadcast from Musselburgh this evening.

BBC Question Time in Musselburgh tonight Kevin Quinn

Edinburgh Ice Rink to reopen - your views online By The Newsroom

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar ruled out any deal with the SNP.

'Truss more dangerous than Thatcher' says Scottish Labour leader Ian Swanson

The SNP's Ian Blackford has said new Prime Minister LIz Truss could be 'even worse' than Boris Johnson (Credit: PA)

Liz Truss could be 'even worse' than Boris Johnson, says Ian Blackford Ian Swanson

Comedian Matt Forde has divided opinion after asking parents not to bring babies to his Fringe show.

Forde's tirade about crying babies at adult Fringe shows was quite justified Susan Dalgety

Labour targets Scotland votes - your views online By The Newsroom

Members of India's Congress party carry a giant Indian national flag during a procession as part of the celebrations to mark country's 75th Independence Day in Chennai (Picture: Arun Sankar/AFP via Getty Images)

Why Scotland should celebrate India and Pakistan's independence Angus Robertson

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will call for cooperation between the UK and Scottish Governments in a speech in London today (Photo: Andrew Milligan/ PA).

Sarwar to call for cooperation between UK and Scottish governments Hannah Brown

Railway strikes have seen services cut dramatically across the UK (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

There's no escaping pain of growing cost-of-living crisis – John McLellan John McLellan

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar visited a picket line outside Edinburgh Waverley Station this morning as the first of three rail strikes impacts services in Scotland.

Anas Sarwar attends strike action in Edinburgh despite Keir Starmer order Hannah Brown

Readers' letters: Labour let us down on council alliances By The Newsroom

Anas Sarwar MSP, leader of the Scottish Labour Party and Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP, leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats met pupils and staff at the NuVu Innovation School at Kelvinside Academy, Glasgow to discuss the future of Scotland’s education system (Photo: Robert Perry).

Liberal Democrats call on Scottish Government to abolish national care service Hannah Brown

Picture: John Devlin

Train drivers offered improved pay deal in bid to end ScotRail crisis Alistair Grant

The SNP's Adam McVey and Labour's Cammy Day sign their coalition agreement at the City Chambers in 2017 (Picture: Greg Macvean)

Why Labour wants to keep its distance from the SNP – Ian Swanson Ian Swanson

SNP group leader Adam McVey and Labour counterpart Cammy Day

McVey still wants deal with Labour Ian Swanson

The SNP emerged as the biggest party with 19 seats, Labour has 13, Lib Dems 12, Greens 10 and Tories nine.

SNP-Green deal to run city edging closer? Ian Swanson

Talks about a new administration were continuing at Edinburgh City Chambers today.

'Frustration' with Labour in coalition talks Ian Swanson

Edinburgh Western Lib Dem MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton leads celebrations outside the EICC after his party made huge gains. Photo: Scott Louden

Coalition talks for Capital this weekend Ian Swanson and Neil Johnstone

Edinburgh's new Sick Kids hospital cost millions due to construction issues.

Labour blame SNP for £146m bill for Edinburgh and Glasgow hospitals Conor Matchett

Picture: John Devlin

SNP urged to lower fares and increase services now ScotRail is nationalised Alistair Grant

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing pressure over 'pro-independence' council candidates

Tories demand 'pro-independence' Labour council candidates in Edinburgh withdraw Conor Matchett

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar during his visit to Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar and Labour candidate Mhairi Munro-Brian for Inverlieth visits Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre to speak to locals to hear their concerns, The centre is also in fear of closing due to lack of funding

Care home closures 'unthinkable' says Sarwar Ian Swanson

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during First Minster's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday March 10, 2022.

Putin is ‘committing war crimes every day in Ukraine’ says Sturgeon Craig Paton

Labour group leader Cammy Day and SNP group leader Adam McVey (Picture: Ian Georgeson)

Council coalition shows Starmer is wrong about Tories and SNP – John McLellan John McLellan

Jackie Baillie during the Scottish Labour conference at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire).

‘Labour is the future in the face of outdated SNP’, says Jackie Baillie Hannah Brown

The requirement to wear face masks in secondary schools in Scotland is being scrapped

Face masks in school classrooms to be scrapped Katrine Bussey

Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar has announced Scottish Labour's plans for Scotland to live with Covid.

Lockdowns should be approved by Parliament, says Sarwar Jane Bradley

Anas Sarwar has expressed his opposition to Labour coalitions with other parties, but less formal arrangements might still be made (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Labour may find a way to be in 'coalition', even with the SNP – John McLellan John McLellan

Why Labour may ditch Cammy Day as group leader – Steve Cardownie Steve Cardownie

Anas Sarwar casts his vote at last May’s Holyrood election

Scottish Labour must oppose to succeed - Readers' letters: By The Newsroom

A new poll has shown a clear lead for Yes.

Yes surge in latest Indyref poll Conor Matchett

Councillor Innes passed away at the age of 70 following a long battle with cancer.

East Lothian councillors pay tribute to Willie Innes Reporter

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon gave an update to MSPs about Scotland's Covid-19 situation.

Nicola Sturgeon apologises after troubled vaccine passport launch Conor Matchett

Nicola Sturgeon has announced a delay to the full implementation to the vaccine passport scheme

Sturgeon announces two-week grace period for businesses hit by vaccine passports Conor Matchett

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Robert Perry - WPA Pool/Getty Images

SNP and Greens set to confirm powersharing deal Craig Paton and Daniel Harkins

Vaccination Nurse Lorraine Mooney gives a vaccination to a member of the public outside a bus in the car park of Crieff Community Hospital.

Covid Scotland: Demands for Scottish Parliament recall as virus 'out of control' Elsa Maishman

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar during First Minister's Questions. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/PA Wire

FMQs: Covid restrictions 'rushed and ill-thought through', claims Anas Sarwar Gina Davidson

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh.

How to watch Nicola Sturgeon at FMQs Gary Flockhart