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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar sparked a significant political rift within the UK Labour Party on February 9, 2026, by publicly calling for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign amid growing internal dissatisfaction with the government's current trajectory. This bold move, occurring in the lead-up to critical local and regional elections, was driven by Sarwar's belief that Starmer’s leadership has become a liability to the party's electoral prospects in Scotland. By demanding a change at the top, Sarwar has positioned the Scottish branch of the party in direct opposition to Downing Street, signaling a deep-seated crisis in party unity. Following the public denunciation, allies of Sarwar in Edinburgh have been working to justify the intervention, which many veteran Labour MSPs initially feared was mistimed. Sources within the Scottish party argue that the Prime Minister’s authority has eroded to such an extent that his departure is now a matter of "when" rather than "if." These supporters suggest that Sarwar’s early strike was a strategic necessity to distance Scottish Labour from a failing national administration, thereby protecting their own poll numbers before a potential leadership challenge materializes in London. Despite the defensive briefing from Sarwar’s camp, the move has sent shockwaves through the broader Labour movement, creating a narrative of a party at war with itself. Critics of the Scottish leader argue that such a high-profile betrayal provides ammunition to political rivals and may destabilize the government further at a time of economic uncertainty. However, the Scottish faction remains adamant that a fresh start is required to restore public trust, claiming that private conversations among Westminster MPs indicate a much broader appetite for a leadership contest than is currently being admitted in public.