Scottish Labour has opened nominations for the leadership contest to select a successor to Anas Sarwar. Multiple reports focus on the start of the nomination process and the process for contenders to enter the race. The Evening Standard also includes criticism from at least one would-be contender, who says the contest is shaped by attitudes they describe as “misogyny and male entitlement,” raising concerns about how the leadership contest is being run. Other outlets summarizing the story emphasise that nominations are now open, without adding substantially different details about the timeline or the specific rules. Overall, the reporting indicates the contest is in its early stage, with potential candidates invited to come forward as Scottish Labour prepares to replace its current leader. The available coverage provided here does not describe the number of nominations, the nomination deadline, or the specific voting mechanism, but it does confirm the leadership succession process has formally begun and that some participants are already publicly questioning aspects of the race.