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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government
BBC UK Tuesday 21 July 2026, 19:02 UTC 1 min read
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It would mean Sarwar would be given a peerage and join the House of Lords.

It would mean Sarwar would be given a peerage and join the House of Lords.
Scottish (ORG) Anas Sarwar (PERSON) Burnham (LOCATION) Sarwar (PERSON) the House of Lords (ORG)
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