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Anas Sarwar's reputation 'in bits' after 'self-serving' Lords move, union boss warns

Anas Sarwar’s reputation is now 'in bits' after his 'self-serving decision to cut and run to London', a trade union leader has…

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Union boss: Sarwar’s reputation ‘in bits’ after ‘cut and run to London’

GMB’s Scotland Secretary described Anas Sarwar’s resignation as ‘thoughtless’ and ‘self-serving’.

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Trans rights group 'should be proscribed as terrorists', peer says

A PRO-TRANS campaign group should be proscribed as a terrorist organisation, the former UK Government adviser who called for a ban on Palestine…

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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

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)

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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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)

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”…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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…

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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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

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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