Quite right! | Anas Sarwar: why I said Starmer should go

Quite right! | Anas Sarwar: why I said Starmer should go

Author: The Spectator April 1, 2026 Duration: 49:33

One month on from calling for Keir Starmer's resignation, Anas Sarwar – the leader of Scottish Labour – joins Michael Gove to reflect on British politics ahead of the May elections. Does he stand by his call for the Prime Minister to go? And, having spoken to Wes Streeting the weekend before, what advice did his close ally give?


The May local and regional elections promise to be the 'fiercest battle' for Scotland's future. Yet after over two decades in power, what does he make of polling that suggests the SNP will win – again? Is Reform posing a threat to Labour? And how can Scottish Labour offer a realistic alternative?


Plus: which Westminster cabinet minister would he like to see campaign in Scotland – and who are his political heroes?


Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Patrick Gibbons.


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