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How Labour Lost It

Poor planning, infighting and personal animosity marred McConnell�s campaign. By Scottish Political Editor Paul Hutcheon

It was the endorsement and backing he wanted. Labour MSPs, still reeling from the SNP's victory in the Holyrood elections, used a group meeting in Glasgow yesterday to heap praise on leader Jack McConnell.