The office of Leader of the Labour Party in Scotland was established when the Scottish Parliament was formed in 1998 prior to its inaugural election. Until the Murphy and Boyack review in 2011, the of
Official Portrait of Jackie Baillie
Official Portrait of Henry Mc Leish, 2000
Cathy Jamieson
Jack Mc Connell Official Portrait 2001
The 2021 Scottish Labour leadership election was triggered on 14 January 2021 by the resignation of Richard Leonard as leader of the Scottish Labour Party, who had led the party since 2017. Two candid
Leader of the Scottish Labour Party
…3 days 9 Richard Leonard 18 November 2017 14 January 2021 3 years, 57 days – Jackie Baillie 14 January 2021 27 February 2021 44 days 10 Anas Sarwar 27 February 2021 23 July 2026 5 years, 146 days Humza Yousaf John Swinney – Jackie Baillie 23 July 2026 Incumbent 32 days Timeline Notes References…
Anas Sarwar MSP
Monica Lenon 3x 4
Monica Lennon MSP