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Scottish Labour's Monica Lennon officially launches leadership campaign
The Central Scotland MSP pledges to continue the party’s progressive agenda
Scottish Labour's Monica Lennon during First Minster's Questions

SCOTTISH Labour leadership candidate Monica Lennon has officially launched her campaign with a pledge to continue the party’s progressive agenda.

The Central Scotland MSP, who is seeking to succeed Richard Leonard as the party’s leader north of the border, held a live online campaign launch on Sunday night.

It featured endorsements from across the labour movement, with ex-MP Ged Killen, Unite’s Siobhan McCready, Holyrood candidate for Edinburgh Central Maddy Kirkman and North Ayrshire Council leader Joe Cullinane among those who gave their support.

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