How a Scottish Labour leadership election might work and who could stand
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is expected to resign from the Scottish Parliament to become a minister in Andy Burnham's government, triggering a leadership election. As a regional MSP for Glasgow, his seat will be filled by Monica Lennon, the next candidate on the party list. The article outlines the likely rules: candidates must be an MSP or MP and secure nominations from 15% of Scottish Labour's MSPs and MPs (at least nine). Potential candidates include Michael Marra, described as a frontrunner and close Sarwar ally; Paul Sweeney, an ally of Andy Burnham; Monica Lennon, Sarwar's former leadership rival; and deputy leader Jackie Baillie, who will serve as acting leader during the contest. The exact voting period and nomination thresholds will be set by the Scottish Executive Committee.
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