Katy Clark, a left-wing MSP, says she is not standing in the Scottish Labour leadership contest to replace Anas Sarwar. In statements reported by Scottish outlets, Clark confirms she will not be a candidate and is therefore not seeking the party role currently tied to Sarwar’s position. While she does not enter the race, Clark calls on leadership contenders to focus on expanding public ownership. The reports present Clark’s intervention as a set of conditions for whoever does run, rather than an endorsement of any specific candidate or faction. Both sources agree that her decision is made public through a morning statement. The leadership contest is framed as a process to decide Sarwar’s successor within Scottish Labour, following the vacancy created by his stepping down or moving on from the role. Clark’s comments keep her engaged in the leadership debate without participating directly as a contender, with the emphasis placed on what policies candidates should pursue.