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Sarwar ministerial appointment

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has resigned to become a UK trade minister and will take a seat in the House of Lords, leaving the Scottish Parliament. Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed Sarwar, who was the first senior Labour figure to call for Keir Starmer's resignation. Holyrood rivals called him a "chancer" and accused him of lying to voters.

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Anas Sarwar quits Scottish Labour leadership for UK trade minister role

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has resigned to become a UK trade minister and will take a seat in the House of Lords, leaving the Scottish Parliament. Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed Sarwar, who was the first senior Labour figure to call for Keir Starmer's resignation. Holyrood rivals called him a "chancer" and accused him of lying to voters.

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  1. Earlier report Anas Sarwar set to join Andy Burnham's government as a minister Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is reportedly set to quit as party leader and leave the Scottish Parliament to become a minister in Andy Burnham's UK government. The move would involve his elevation to the House of Lords, with one report suggesting a post at the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. No formal announcement has been confirmed. UK · 2 sources