Multiple reports say Anas Sarwar, the leader of Scottish Labour, is facing criticism within his own party after Labour’s election defeat. According to the accounts, some party members describe his actions as going “AWOL” or “in hiding,” and they frame his response as a retreat from public engagement following what they call a catastrophic result. The reports also use language alleging that Sarwar has adopted a “bunker mentality,” drawing a comparison to Sir Keir Starmer’s handling of the aftermath of his party’s losses. The sources present these claims as internal party reactions, rather than verified details of Sarwar’s whereabouts or a formal party finding. They do not provide additional confirmed facts such as an official investigation, disciplinary action, or an official statement from Sarwar or party leadership in the material provided. Overall, the articles describe a period of fallout in which criticism and characterizations are directed at Sarwar over his perceived absence after the election outcome.