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Scottish Labour 'naive' to expect widespread gains at 2026 Holyrood election after Hamilton victory

Scottish Labour 'naive' to expect widespread gains at 2026 Holyrood election after Hamilton victory

An ex-Labour MP urged Anas Sarwar to distance himself from unpopular policy decisions taken by Keir Starmer if he wants to become the next first minister.

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