Give parly the power to raise minimum wage

Sarwar backs greater devolution for Holyrood

- PAUL HUTCHEON

SCOTS Labour leader Anas Sarwar has backed Holyrood having the power to increase the minimum wage.

But he said devolving control would be "phase two of a Labour Government, sparking accusations of a delay.

SNP MSP Rona Mackay said: "Anas Sarwar should be embarrassed by his pathetic attempt to package his party's ancient empty promises as anything other than cheap soundbites.

"Once again we see Labour kicking its pledges so far into the long grass.

Labour is drawing up plans for extra powers for Holyrood, with Keir Starmer saying last year it would be an early priority for his Government.