Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are set to contest the Scottish Labour leadership following Anas Sarwar's resignation to join Andy Burnham's government. Sarwar's departure came after Labour's performance in the recent Holyrood election, where the party finished with 17 seats, tied for second place.
Nominations closed with only Marra and Fagan qualifying for the ballot, as Monica Lennon did not secure enough support. Voting for the new leader will take place from August 28 to September 17, with the winner announced on September 19.
As Marra and Fagan prepare for the leadership vote, watch for their strategies on engaging younger voters and addressing community concerns. Their approaches could reshape Scottish Labour's identity and influence upcoming local elections, especially in light of Sarwar's exit.