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Burnham exacerbating mistrust in politics with Sarwar appointment – Swinney

Anas Sarwar is expected to be appointed to the House of Lords and made a UK Government minister.

Evening Standard

‘No commitment’ to raise tax allowance, Burnham says after £2 bus fare cap

The Prime Minister suggested increasing the £12,570 tax-free personal allowance would be something that the Government could look at in the budget.

Evening Standard

Anas Sarwar branded a ‘chancer’ over expected Lords switch

Mr Sarwar is expected to stand down as Scottish Labour leader and as an MSP to sit in the House of Lords.

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Sarwar appointment is ‘terrible look’ for PM Burnham, John Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister spoke out after it emerged Anas Sarwar is to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join the UK Government.

Evening Standard

Burnham reintroduces £2 bus fare cap reversing Starmer increase

The Prime Minister said ‘no-one should be priced out’ of using public transport.

Evening Standard

Anas Sarwar to step down as Scottish Labour leader and join Andy Burnham’s government in new role

Mr Sarwar will swap Holyrood for the House of Lords and a ministerial role, leaving Scottish Labour looking for a new leader

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Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join Burnham’s government

Anas Sarwar will swap Holyrood for the House of Lords and a ministerial role, leaving Scottish Labour looking for a new leader.

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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar ‘given new role in Andy Burnham’s government’

Sarwar is also poised for a peerage and will be elevated to the House of Lords

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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to join Burnham government as minister

Mr Sarwar has been Scottish Labour leader since 2021.

Evening Standard

Labour panned for ‘lording it over Scotland’ as parties slam peerage for Anas Sarwar

LABOUR have been slammed for “pulling the most undemocratic trick in the Westminster book” by reportedly planning to give Anas Sarwar a peerage…

The National (Scotland)

Who will replace Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader? The runners and riders

WITH Anas Sarwar set to resign and join Andy Burnham's government in Westminster, who is likely to take over the reins in Holyrood?

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to become Burnham minister

He hailed Andy Burnham for his ‘bold Labour vision’ as he entered No 10 this week.

Evening Standard

Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader and join Andy Burnham's Government

ANAS Sarwar is set to quit as Scottish Labour leader and become a minister in Andy Burnham's UK Government, according to reports ...

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Swinney wants ‘constructive conversations’ with newly appointed Burnham

The Scottish First Minister has said he wants to talk about ‘the right to choose a fresh start with independence’ with the Labour leader.

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Burnham should back ‘proper review’ into Scottish Labour’s fortunes – McConnell

The former first minister also urged the incoming prime minister to scrap the ‘ridiculous’ Scotland Office.

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Cooperation matters between UK and Scottish Government ahead of new PM – Baillie

During the Holyrood elections in May Scottish Labour lost five seats after calling on Sir Keir Starmer to quit.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour split from UK party would make no difference to votes, poll suggests

SCOTTISH Labour splitting from their UK bosses would make no difference at all to their vote share, a new poll has suggested ...

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SNP call for investigation into fears 'Scottish Labour compromised by Russian spies'

SCOTTISH Labour must launch an immediate probe into whether they have “been compromised by Russian intelligence services”, the SNP have said ...

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Scottish Labour to rethink stance on independence and referendum, senior figure says

SCOTTISH Labour will reconsider its position on independence and a second referendum, a former party leadership contender has said ...

The National (Scotland)

How long can Anas Sarwar continue limping along as Scottish Labour leader?

Since Scottish Labour’s poor Holyrood election last month, Anas Sarwar has had the air of a dead man walking ...

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar addresses his future as Scottish Labour leader after Keir Starmer quits

ANAS Sarwar has insisted that he plans to stay on as Scottish Labour leader after Keir Starmer’s resignation ...

Evening Standard

Next election ‘fight for heart and soul’ of UK, says defiant Sarwar

Sir Keir Starmer announced he plans to stand down on Monday.

Evening Standard

Starmer right to go after failing to deliver change, John Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister spoke after Sir Keir Starmer announced he is stepping down as Prime Minister.

The Independent UK

Why did Starmer resign? These are the key moments of his chaotic two years as prime minister

Keir Starmer took office in July 2024 following a landslide victory at the general election but has since overseen a massive decline in popularity for the government as discontent with his leadership grew

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What Scottish Labour spent on doomed Holyrood campaign in Glasgow and Edinburgh

SCOTTISH Labour didn’t hold back financially in Glasgow during the Holyrood election – especially when it came to their leader ...

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