Sir Keir Starmer will prioritise “co-operation over conflict” in working with John Swinney, the Scottish Labour leader has said as he eyes future Holyrood success.
Anas Sarwar said the Prime Minister “understands and cares for” Scotland and will work in the “national interest” with Scotland’s First Minister.
Mr Swinney discussed “areas of mutual interest” in a Friday night phone call with Sir Keir, where he congratulated the new Prime Minister.
It comes as Mr Swinney’s SNP suffered a loss of 38 seats so far, with the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire seat still to be declared.However, it is understood Drew Hendry, the SNP politician seeking re-election has already conceded to the Liberal Democrats as a recount continues.
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