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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, 19:36 UTC 1 min read
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It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.

It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.
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