2021 Scottish Labour leadership election

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 candidates were nominated, Anas Sarwar and Monica Lennon.

2021 Scottish Labour leadership election
9–27 February 2021
 
Candidate Anas Sarwar Monica Lennon
Percentage 57.6% 42.4%
Leader before election

Jackie Baillie (acting)
Richard Leonard

 Elected Leader

Anas Sarwar

Ballots opened on 9 February and closed on 26 February. Sarwar was elected as leader on 27 February, winning 57.6% of the vote to Lennon's 42.4%.

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