Anas Sarwar has beaten Monica Lennon to become the next leader of Scottish Labour. Sarwar said it was the honour of his life to take on the role. Cara Hilton, chair of the Scottish Labour party, announced the result on Saturday. The ballot closed on Friday, February 26, with Sarwar winning 57.56% of the vote. The Glasgow MSP won over 61% of votes cast by party members, but received slightly less support from affiliated supporters than Lennon. Sarwar said: “It is greatest honour of my to be elected leader of the Scottish Labour party. “Thank you to our members and affiliates for putting your trust in me and giving me the opportunity to serve our movement. “And thank you to Monica for joining me in what has been positive campaign that has shown the best of our party, not the worst of our politics."