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SCOTTISH Labour’s top official has resigned on the eve of the party’s Holyrood election campaign after barely a year in post. Michael Sharpe, a close ally and defender of leader Richard Leonard, announced he was stepping down because of the demands of a young family. His exit is a blow to Mr Leonard as his party struggles in the polls and has become financially dependent on the UK Labour party to keep it afloat. It could also expose the Mr Leonard to trouble in the ranks, as Ms Shar...