Richard Leonard quits as Scottish Labour leader with immediate effect
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dailyrecord.co.ukOur Politics newsletter is now daily. Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish politics news sent straight to your inbox.Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard has quit as party leader.The Central Scotland MSP said: "I have come to the conclusion it is in the best interests of the party that I step aside as leader of Scottish Labour with immediate effect."This was not an easy decision, but after three years I feel it is the right one for me and for the Party."In an article, Leonard, who has presided over a series of disappointing election results as party leader, wrote:"Both Governments have mishandled its response to Covid, with devastating consequences not least in our care homes.
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