The Scottish Labour leader has said his party would create a new era of regional economic growth if elected, following the publication of a new report.

Anas Sarwar’s claims came as he launched the Muscatelli Report, commissioned by his party to look into regional economic growth, and written by economist Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli.

Sir Anton’s report examines the state of the economy in Scotland, analyses its challenges and opportunities, and gives a series of recommendations to drive regional economic growth.

Scottish Labour asked the professor to create the report ahead of the 2026 Scottish elections.

Mr Sarwar has been critical of Scottish politics for being an “economics-free zone”, also taking aim at the SNP’s approach to economic policy, which he said was “Edinburgh-centric”.

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