Leonard urges swifter action to tackle child poverty
Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to bring forward plans to tackle child poverty by Labour’s Richard Leonard.
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Leonard claims NHS facing staffing crisis
Nicola Sturgeon has denied Labour claims of a staffing crisis in the NHS, saying record numbers of people are employed in the Scottish health service.
Free bus travel would help poorest most, says Leonard
Richard Leonard has said proposed free bus travel in Scotland would help the country’s poorest people the most.
Scottish students strike again to demand action on climate change
Hundreds of schoolchildren and students have gathered across the country to demand action over climate change.
Richard Leonard promises free bus travel… but doesn’t know costs
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard said there would be free bus travel for all Scots if his party regained power – but the party was unable to say how much the policy would cost.
Labour’s Richard Leonard promises free bus network for Scotland
A future Labour government in Scotland would introduce free bus travel for all, its leader Richard Leonard has pledged.
Richard Leonard to tell Labour supporters: We make our own history
Scottish Labour cannot rely on voters’ “disillusionment” with the SNP to return to power at Holyrood, the party’s leader will say.
Labour anti-Semitism complaints process ‘hindered by lack of resources’
A lack of resources is delaying Labour’s investigation of anti-Semitism complaints against members, the party’s Scottish leader has said.
Scottish Labour leader pledges ‘transformational’ £70bn investment
Scotland has a choice between “transformational investment” under a Labour government or “turbo-charged austerity” with the SNP, Richard Leonard has told voters.
Ex-Scottish Labour leader hits out at successor on Brexit and treatment of MEPs
Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has launched a stinging attack on her successor Richard Leonard, just days before the party’s conference.
Labour government would not agree to indyref2, Richard Leonard claims
Richard Leonard has appeared to suggest a Labour government in Westminster would oppose granting a further referendum on Scottish independence.