Starmer accused of 'skulking' and shunning Sarwar in Scotland

Starmer accused of 'skulking' and shunning Sarwar in Scotland 39 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCatherine LystBBC ScotlandPA MediaSir Keir Starmer has been criticised for not meeting any Scottish Labour colleagues during his visit to ScotlandSir Keir Starmer has been accused of "skulking" around Scotland and shunning Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar during a flying visit.The prime minister visited the Faslane nuclear base for two-and-a-half hours on Saturday after arriving from Paris following the UK-France summit on the Iran crisis.It is the first time Sir Keir has been north of the border since Sarwar called for him to step down in February.BBC Scotland understands Sir Keir did not meet Sarwar or any Scottish Labour colleagues as they campaigned for the Holyrood election.First Minister John Swinney said it was "strange" that Sir Keir was not joining Scottish candidates on the campaign trail, while Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay accused him of "skulking" and said he seemed "unable to look Sarwar in the eyes".A Downing Street spokesman said: "Following talks in Paris on the Strait of Hormuz, the prime minister visited Scotland for a defence and security trip to thank UK personnel for their dedication and service. Further details will be set out tomorrow."Sarwar said: "He's the prime minister of the UK and it's right that he makes a visit, particularly when it relates to defence. "I think that's important given the global consequences of the situation we have right now. "His job is to be prime minister and govern the country. My job is to lead a campaign and change the government here in Scotland and that's what I'm focused on doing."PA MediaAnas Sarwar said he stood by his calls for Sir Keir to resign as prime ministerThe Scottish Labour leader said it did not surprise him that others in the party did not join his calls for Sir Keir to resi...