Anas Sarwar's Call for Keir Starmer's Resignation

Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, publicly called for UK Labour leader and Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign following a scandal involving the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Despite Sarwar's demand, Keir Starmer received public backing from his Cabinet, allowing him to retain his position. Sarwar later confirmed he stood by his statements during a phone call with Starmer but emphasized his focus on the upcoming Holyrood election on May 7, where he will contend against First Minister John Swinney. Sarwar also reiterated his party's support for nuclear energy and expressed feeling 'liberated' by his honesty. The Scottish Labour Party stressed its unity despite the initial chaos, and Sarwar backed Douglas Alexander's role in the campaign. The United Kingdom===Scottish National Party and United Kingdom===Scottish Conservatives criticized Sarwar's actions, viewing them as a sign of internal Labour Party disarray.