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Richard Leonard (born January 1962) is a British politician who served as Leader of the Scottish Labour Party from 2017 to 2021. He has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP), as one of the additional members for the Central Scotland region, since 2016 .
Jan 14, 2021 · Richard Leonard has stepped down as Scottish Labour leader after three years in the post. He said speculation about his leadership had become a distraction, just four months before the Holyrood...
Jan 14, 2021 · Richard Leonard is a former trade union official and the first left-wing leader of Scottish Labour. He resigned in 2021 after three years in the post, amid speculation and internal divisions over his leadership style and policies.
Jan 14, 2021 · Richard Leonard has resigned as Scottish Labour leader, saying it is in the best interests of the party for him to stand down. Mr Leonard said he believed speculation about his leadership...
What Richard Leonard has said in Parliament. These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion. Chamber meeting date: 27 June 2024.
Sep 2, 2020 · Four Scottish Labour MSPs have resigned or quit their roles over the leadership of Richard Leonard, who they say is tied to Jeremy Corbyn and has low poll ratings. Leonard has vowed to lead the party into the 2021 election, but faces a challenge from some senior figures who want him to step down.
Jan 14, 2021 · Richard Leonard, who led Labour in Scotland since 2017, has stepped down with immediate effect amid the pandemic and speculation about his leadership. He said it was the "right decision" for him and the party, while Sir Keir Starmer praised his service and achievements.
