Ex-minister Lord John Horam dies in London after fall on way home from work The peer died at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington after a fall on the way home from a day working at the House of Lords on July 2 Evening Standard · Jul 25
Lord Sarwar and Scottish Labour spin machine think voters won’t spot the con SCOTTISH Labour politicians have gone to outrageous lengths trying to spin the fallout from Anas Sarwar swanning off to the House of Lords. The National (Scotland) · Jul 24
PM Burnham will ‘engage’ on further devolution to Scotland, John Swinney says The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader spoke after face to face talks with Andy Burnham on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jul 23
Fact check: Heatwave, unofficial safety warning and who can be Prime Minister Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact. Evening Standard · Jul 23
Jackie Baillie claims Anas Sarwar's Lords appointment is 'about rewarding talent' SCOTTISH Labour's acting leader has described Anas Sarwar's appointment in the House of Lords as an "offer you can't… The National (Scotland) · Jul 23
Better Together chief promoted and Ian Murray demoted in UK Government shake-up FORMER Better Together chief Blair McDougall has been given a promotion and a new ministerial role in the UK Government, while former Scottish… The National (Scotland) · Jul 23
Read Anas Sarwar's statement on quitting Holyrood to join the Lords in full ANAS Sarwar’s journey to the House of Lords has been confirmed, with the UK Government announcing on Wednesday evening that he would become a… The National (Scotland) · Jul 23
Anas Sarwar breaks silence on 'shameful' appointment as government role confirmed ANAS Sarwar has spoken out after his appointment to the House of Lords and as a trade minister was confirmed by Downing Street. The National (Scotland) · Jul 23
Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Scotland but 'will not discuss referendums' NEW Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Scotland on Thursday, but has insisted he will not discuss “constitutional changes like referendums”… The National (Scotland) · Jul 23
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar made a lord and UK minister First Minister of Scotland John Swinney hit out at the ‘hypocrisy’ of the expected appointment earlier on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Monica Lennon ‘not going to rule out’ Scottish Labour leadership bid Monica Lennon, who is not yet an MSP, is among the favourites to replace Anas Sarwar when he heads to the House of Lords. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Monica Lennon speaks on Scottish Labour leadership bid after Anas Sarwar's exit FORMER Scottish Labour leadership contender Monica Lennon has not ruled out a second bid for the position after Anas Sarwar quits Holyrood to join… The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
How the making of 'Lord Anas Sarwar' tells you everything about today's Labour ANAS Sarwar’s ascent to the House of Lords is great news for young Scottish kids ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
The National (Scotland) · Jul 22 Top Scottish Labour official brands Anas Sarwar 'failure as leader' amid Lords move SCOTTISH Labour officials have hit out at Anas Sarwar amid reports he is set to stand down to become a minister in Andy Burnham's government ...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 22 Anas Sarwar faces questions over Lords 'reward' for Keir Starmer betrayal ANAS Sarwar is under pressure to reveal whether his elevation to the House of Lords is a reward for betraying Keir Starmer, amid calls for his…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 22 John Swinney pans Anas Sarwar's 'hypocrisy' over Lords seat and UK Government job John Swinney has slammed the Prime Minister's decision to offer Anas Sarwar a seat in the Lords and a job in Westminster
Evening Standard · Jul 22 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 · Jul 22 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.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 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
Evening Standard · Jul 21 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.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 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
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21 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 Independent UK · Jul 20 New Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged to ‘come clean’ on government plans by Tories ‘Andy Burnham is running scared of Parliamentary scrutiny because he hasn’t done the hard work to craft a coherent plan for Government,’ Lord True stated
The Times of India · Jul 17 Who is Swaran Singh? Indian-origin psychiatrist to join House of Lords as UK announces new peerages An Indian-origin psychiatrist and academic Professor Swaran Singh has been nominated for a life peerage, earning a seat in the House of Lords as part of a new list of political appointments announced ahead of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's departure from Downing Street next week, PTI reported