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Monica Lennon

Scottish Labour MSP who has indicated she will stand for the party leadership.

Lennon, a Scottish Labour MSP, has said she will stand for the party's leadership after nominations opened on 3 August to replace Anas Sarwar, who quit on 22 July.

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Key Question

Can Monica Lennon win the Scottish Labour leadership?

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Indicated she will run for the leadership

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Background

Monica Lennon, a Scottish Labour MSP, has indicated she will stand for the party's leadership after Anas Sarwar's resignation on 22 July 2026.

Nominations opened on 3 August 2026 and close a fortnight later, with a September vote due if more than one candidate qualifies for the ballot.

Her declaration is the clearest signal yet of who will contest the post Sarwar vacated for a Westminster ministerial job, against a field that so FAR includes only colleague Michael Marra as a floated further name.

Common Questions
Who is standing for the Scottish Labour leadership?
Monica Lennon has indicated she will run; Michael Marra has been floated by colleagues, and Daniel Johnson has ruled himself out.Source: Lowdown
Is Monica Lennon standing for Scottish Labour leader?
Yes, she declared her candidacy after Anas Sarwar's resignation on 22 July 2026.Source: event
Who else is running against Monica Lennon for Scottish Labour leader?
Michael Marra has been floated as a possible candidate; Jackie Baillie, interim leader, has ruled herself out.Source: event
When will the Scottish Labour leadership result be announced?
19 September 2026, if the contest is contested.Source: event
What party does Monica Lennon represent?
Scottish Labour, as an MSP.Source: event