Health Secretary Wes Streeting says no one can accuse Anas Sarwar of being a Labour "branch manager" after calling on the PM to quit.
Streeting said Scots like leaders who stand up to the UK Gov.
EXC: In an interview with the Record, Wes Streeting has accused the SNP Government of rejecting England's NHS app for "narrow nationalist" reasons.
He said he would still be willing to share the app and blasted the SNP's record of "failure and decline".
New: Scots MP Joani Reid suspended by Labour after husband arrested over China 'spying' probe, pending an internal investigation.
A party source said she has "strong" support among colleagues, particularly in the women's parliamentary group.
EXCL: Health Secretary Wes Streeting has defended a Scottish Labour MP facing suspension after her husband's arrest.
In the case of Joani Reid, Streeting warned of making “assumptions about women” based on the actions of their husbands.
NEW: Labour considering suspending Scots MP whose husband was arrested as part of China 'spy' probe.
Anas Sarwar said Labour has "judgements" to make on Joani Reid, who has strongly denied any wrongdoing.
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EXC: Shetland and Orkney Russian threat fears as MP calls for defence spending boost.
NEW: Anas Sarwar has hit back over claims of 'irregularities' in the selection of Holyrood candidate Irshad Ahmad, who is believed to have recruited a large number of members.
He said: "I have not seen any legitimate claims in terms of any wrongdoing."
A much better poll for Scottish Labour - with Reform in second place - but the SNP's lead endures.
EXC: Gordon Brown 'helped save' Keir Starmer after Anas Sarwar called for the PM to quit.
The former PM shored up support for Starmer among wavering backers.
EXCL: Lord Advocate 'neutrality' row after she attended 91 SNP Government Cabinet meetings.
John Swinney “deeply concerned” over Iran conflict and questions legality of air strikes.
Scottish Labour's Electoral Commission "descriptions" - which can appear on the ballot paper - emphasise party leader Anas Sarwar and new leadership.
Anas Sarwar 'embarrassed' after his dad posts tribute to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
EXCL: Glasgow Caledonian University to axe 100 jobs in bid to close £10m black hole.
EXC: A top medic has blasted the SNP Government's plan for walk-in GP clinics.
Dr Chris Provan says the service will 'widen inequalities' by attracting wealthier patients with minor illnesses.
EXCl: Anas Sarwar says a Scottish Labour Government would deliver a Glasgow airport rail link scrapped by the SNP.
NEW: Anas Sarwar urges Scots to hold their nose and vote Labour as he repeats call for Keir Starmer to quit.
The feeling among Labour figures at their Paisley conference was growing frustration with the UK Government.
EXCL: Scottish Labour in voter 'irregularities' row in contest won by new Holyrood candidate Irshad Ahmad.
Analysis | The two horse race that will settle the Scottish Parliament election.
EXCL: A grooming gang victim's mum has welcomed the SNP Government's announcement of a public inquiry into child sexual exploitation.
Taylor's mother said it was an "incredibly emotional day" and said the probe must "uncover the truth".
NEW: SNP Government to announce grooming gangs inquiry after pressure by victims.
Analysis | The 'Salmond files' lay bare the most toxic feud in Scottish political history.
THE SALMOND FILES: Nicola Sturgeon says Alex Salmond warned of 'floodgates' opening after initial claims of misconduct against women.
BREAKING: The "Salmond files" finally published by the SNP Government following long-running legal battle.
NEW stats on record crime in Scotland:
- Sexual crime up by 10pc
- Rape/attempted rape > 12%
- Crime involving indecent photos of children increased by 20%
- Shoplifting > 15%
- Domestic abuse crime (2018 law) > 25%
NEW: Reform UK's Holyrood tax cut plan would hand a massive cash boost to millionaires.
Someone earning £1m a year would be £41,431 a year better off, while a worker on £15k would receive a big fat zero.
