Anas Sarwar says 'stakes could not be higher' as Scots face 'stark choice' in general election

Anas Sarwar has said Scots face a "stark choice" between a fresh start with Labour or more "Tory sleaze" at the general election on Thursday.

The Scottish Labour leader spoke out on the second last day of campaigning before visiting Inverclyde, one of several seats his party is confident of gaining from the SNP.

With the General Election reaching its end, Sarwar said the “stakes could not be higher” on July 4.

“For 14 years the Tories have caused economic turmoil and human suffering across Scotland – but in just 48 hours we have the opportunity to boot them out,” he said.

“The stakes could not be higher in this election.

“On Thursday, Scotland faces a stark choice between five more years of Tory sleaze, chaos and failure or change with Labour.

“A Labour government will deliver the change that Scotland needs by cutting bills, boosting pay, tackling insecure work, creating jobs, renewing public services and delivering economic growth – but change only happens if you vote for it.

“In two days’ time, let’s make sure we get rid of this rotten Tory Government and deliver a Labour government with Scotland at its heart.”

Sarwar became the latest political leader to voice concerns about problems caused by voters not receiving their postal ballots when they expected.

As the Scottish school holidays have now begun, a number of councils have set up emergency stations where people can be re-issued with their postal ballots.

He was asked about the issue as he spoke to journalists on a visit to the fabrication halls at Harland and Wolff’s yard in Methil, Fife.

He said: “I’m deeply concerned across the board, because one person disenfranchised is one person too many, regardless of their politics, regardless of who they vote for, because that’s the fundamentals of our democracy.

“And I’m aware of several cases already of people who have left to go on holiday and didn’t receive their postal votes on time. That is not acceptable.”

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