Ian Murray emphasized at the conference that despite the party's progress, they cannot assume Scottish voters will turn out for a landslide victory in 2026 without concrete proof of Labour's ability to deliver on promised change.
Murray explained the volatility of the Scottish electorate, using Labour's past fluctuating success as a stark reminder that securing seats in devolved elections is crucial for Labour's chances at Westminster, stressing that the electorate hasn't come home yet.
He noted, "The electorate in Scotland hasn't come home. They've lent us their vote to kick out the Tories and deliver the change that was in our manifesto." This indicates the urgency for Labour to meet voters' expectations ahead of the upcoming elections.
Murray remarked that winning the Scottish and Welsh elections in 2026 is integral to a potential second Labour government at Westminster, stating that the party's ability to demonstrate effective governance will be tested in the years leading up to those elections.
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