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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, a former dentist, is prioritizing the NHS in his Holyrood election campaign. He promises to eliminate the 8 AM rush for GP appointments, reduce waiting times, and streamline bureaucracy by cutting health board areas. Sarwar also aims to negotiate a new deal with doctors and leverage UK-wide capacity to expedite care. Alongside NHS reforms, he offers tax breaks on childcare, a pothole repair fund, and support for nuclear power. Sarwar warns against another SNP decade, citing unmet targets and public dissatisfaction. He also presents an energy plan to mitigate price spikes and a mental health strategy. Despite trailing in polls, Sarwar aims to secure the first minister spot and prove doubters wrong.

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