Michael Marra said the party must focus on child poverty, education and long-term policies to rebuild its support in Scotland.
Michael Marra said Scottish Labour’s recovery has begun and outlined a long-term agenda focused on child poverty, education, re-industrialisation, workers’ rights and wages.
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- Sep 28, 2026, 05:21 PM
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra said the party’s “bounce-back” has already begun, following its worst-ever result at a Holyrood election in May.
Mr Marra said Labour’s renewed fortunes began with Andy Burnham’s installation as Prime Minister and described Scotland as “absolutely a priority” for the UK Government. He said the party’s long-term agenda would focus on child poverty, education, re-industrialisation, workers’ rights and wages.
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