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Anas Sarwar Quits Scottish Labour Lead, Becomes Burnham Business Minister

7/21/2026

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Anas Sarwar will stand down as Scottish Labour leader to become business minister in Andy Burnham’s government.
Anas Sarwar will leave his Scottish Parliament seat, resign as party leader, and be appointed to the House of Lords.
Anas Sarwar publicly called for Sir Keir Starmer to resign in February, sparking a near-death political experience for the then prime minister.

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Anas Sarwar will stand down as Scottish Labour leader to become business minister in Andy Burnham’s government.
Anas Sarwar will leave his Scottish Parliament seat, resign as party leader, and be appointed to the House of Lords.
Anas Sarwar publicly called for Sir Keir Starmer to resign in February, sparking a near-death political experience for the then prime minister.