Anas Sarwar - a podcast by BBC Radio 4

The former dentist who’s just become the new leader of Scottish Labour. Anas' childhood was infused with politics - his father became the UK's first muslim MP and his mother devoted a great deal of time to activism and campaigning. But that came at a cost. The family endured racist threats while he was growing up. Now a lot rests on his shoulders. With only nine weeks until the Holyrood elections, can he turn round the party's fortunes in Scotland and in so doing change the make-up of Westminster politics too? Mark Coles explores his life and career.
Producer: Sally AbrahamsResearcher: Maia Lowerson
Studio manager: Neil ChurchillEditor: Rosamund Jones

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