Lynsey Bews

The race to replace Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader includes MSPs Monica Lennon, Michael Marra and Joe Fagan, while former MP and peer Katy Clark is considering entering. Marra is viewed as the frontrunner, but his role in Labour's historically poor Holyrood election campaign could be a liability. Lennon has support among parts of the party's left but may struggle to secure enough nominations, particularly if Clark also stands. Fagan is presenting his recent arrival at Holyrood as a strength, drawing on his experience leading South Lanarkshire Council. Candidates must secure nominations from MSPs, MPs and party affiliates before campaigning for members' support.