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Anas Sarwar set to join Andy Burnham's government as minister

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is set to stand down and join Andy Burnham's government as a minister, with official confirmation expected within hours.

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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is set to stand down to become a minister in Andy Burnham's government. Official confirmation is expected in the coming hours.

The move would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, before taking up a seat in the House of Lords.

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Sarwar publicly called for Sir Keir Starmer to resign in February, provoking a political near death experience for the then prime minister.

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