In his most revealing and in-depth interview yet, Anas Sarwar outlines Scottish Labour’s agenda for government should he become First Minister in 2026 and what motivates him in politics.

•On post 2026 co-operation with SNP “"On individual issues, I will not turn my back or close my eyes to any politician of any party."

•Swingeing cuts to SNP bureaucracy and red-tape

•“We don’t need 50 health boards”

•Planning applications should take 16-18 weeks not 59

•Advocates "streamlining public sector bodies, including reducing the number of enterprise agencies."

•Clarifies position on “tapering” Winter Fuel Allowance. 

•"The next stage of devolution is pushing power out of Holyrood into Scotland’s regions."

•"The two darkest moments of my professional life—losing in 2015 and the leadership race in 2017—shaped me into a better human being and politician."

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