Scottish Labour is at a crossroads again as Sarwar leaves the party
Anas Sarwar stood down as Scottish Labour leader to become a minister in Andy Burnham's government.
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“Scottish Labour’s rivals decry ‘chancer’ Anas Sarwar for resigning to join Andy Burnham’s government”
Scottish Labour’s rivals criticized Anas Sarwar after he resigned to join Andy Burnham’s government
Key points
- Scottish Labour rivals in Holyrood slammed Anas Sarwar’s resignation as leader to join Andy Burnham’s government.
- Sarwar will be made a peer and given a ministerial post at the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.
- Gillian Mackay called Sarwar a “chancer” after he promised to scrap the House of Lords.
- SNP MSP George Adam accused Labour and Sarwar of repeatedly denying and lying about his intentions to voters.
- Labour figures were “surprised” because the move happened less than three months after his election campaign.
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“Scottish Labour at a crossroads again as Sarwar jumps ship”
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5 5 Scottish Labour is at a crossroads again as Sarwar leaves the party
Anas Sarwar stood down as Scottish Labour leader to become a minister in Andy Burnham's government.