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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)

Scottish Labour to reflect on ‘deeper questions’ following election defeat

The contest to elect a new Scottish Labour leader is yet to get under way.

Evening Standard

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)

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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)

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)

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)

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)

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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

The National (Scotland)

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

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.

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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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 Independent UK

Sadiq Khan peerage: 'Hypocrisy, disastrous, brilliant' - reactions to London Mayor going to Lords

Politicians in London are deeply divided over the peerage for Sir Sadiq

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Can Sadiq Khan Be Mayor and a Lord? Here's What His Surprise House of Lords Appointment Means

Sadiq Khan, London Mayor, has been nominated for a life peerage, allowing him to serve as both mayor and Labour Lord, sparking debate on House of Lords reform.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer makes Sadiq Khan a peer in the House of Lords

Appointment by the outgoing prime minister potentially opens door for London mayor to join Burnham cabinet

The Guardian - UK

Burnham urged to drop ‘flawed’ plans that may let developers bypass environment laws for £1

Exclusive: allowing firms to dodge biodiversity protections by paying into levy will harm nature and economy, say 100 experts in letter

The Guardian - UK

Tories deny purge as Lord Barwell hits back after losing party whip

Former minister says decision suggests ‘intolerance of criticism’ but source says it was for problems with conduct

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Labour’s abuse of Parliament must stop

Andy Burnham seems just as keen as Keir Starmer to support rapid social and constitutional change proceeding without proper scrutiny, writes Conservative peer Ross Kempsell

The National (Scotland)

Former Scottish secretary Alister Jack asks UK Government to cut Holyrood's powers

FORMER Scottish secretary Alister Jack has asked the UK Government to review what is devolved to the Scottish Parliament and cut its powers ...

The Guardian - UK

Legislation proposed to stop lawsuits used to silence journalists and whistleblowers

Private members’ bills to crack down on use of Slapps are likely to attract cross-party support

The Guardian - UK

Labour MP bringing back assisted dying bill urges House of Lords to finish its job

Lauren Edwards dismisses party internal concerns and criticises ‘anti-democratic’ way bill was halted

The Guardian - UK

UK will have to ‘dial back’ military plans without more funding, says chief of defence

Rich Knighton tells Lords committee he is ‘most concerned’ about impact on day-to-day military activities

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘We had to watch him struggle for days’: Readers on end-of-life suffering as assisted dying bill returns

YOUR VIEWS: As the assisted dying debate reignites, our community shared deeply emotional accounts of relatives facing prolonged illness and distress at the end of life, alongside concerns about whether current laws provide sufficient dignity and protection for the most vulnerable

Evening Standard

MP reigniting assisted dying debate says faith in democracy must be restored

Lauren Edwards said she was ‘really disappointed and quite frustrated’ when the Bill ran out of time in the House of Lords.

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