Scottish elections 2026: Labour must 'decide on future direction' says Grangemouth MP
A Labour MP has said his party must take stock and “decide on its future direction” after the Scottish Parliament election results.
Brian Leishman, MP for Alloa and Grangemouth, comments come after Labour was pushed into third place in Falkirk West behind Reform with the SNP holding the seat.
In the new Falkirk East & Linlithgow constituency, it was another win for the SNP, although Labour did take second spot with Reform third.
He said: “Firstly, my congratulations go to Martyn Day and Gary Bouse on being elected to Holyrood. We are in different parliaments and parties but I look forward to working constructively with them both in the interests of the constituents we share.
“I would also like to pay tribute to Siobhan Paterson and Paul Godzik who were terrific candidates and my appreciation goes to all the dedicated Scottish Labour activists who worked so hard campaigning.
“In the aftermath of today’s results, it is imperative that everyone in Scottish Labour takes stock and decides on the future direction of our party.
“I have always been clear and consistent. I want to see us put forward bold, radical and transformational policies that will lift people out of poverty and make Scotland a fairer and more prosperous place.”