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Sarwar Steps Down to Join Burnham's Cabinet | UK News
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is reportedly stepping down to take a ministerial role in Andy Burnham’s new government, marking a major political shift as he leaves Holyrood for the House of Lords. His move follows a high-profile February call for Keir Starmer to resign and comes amid speculation he’ll become business minister. With Scottish Labour’s recent election showing just 17 seats out of 129, Sarwar’s departure creates a leadership vacuum — though his Holyrood seat won’t trigger a by-election due to the regional list system. New Westminster-Holyrood rules also prevent dual roles, sealing his exit from Scottish politics.
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