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Former Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar Takes Lords Seat

The former Scottish Labour leader was made a life peer so he can serve as trade minister after quitting Holyrood.

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The 43-year-old quit his role in Holyrood to take up a post as UK trade minister.

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Former Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar takes Lords seat

The 43-year-old quit his role in Holyrood to take up a post as UK trade minister.

·London, United Kingdom
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The ScotsmanThe Scotsman
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Anas Sarwar introduced to House of Lords as Baron of Maxwell Park

The former Scottish Labour leader will now be known as Baron Sarwar of Maxwell Park in the City of Glasgow.

·Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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The NationalThe National
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Former Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar sworn into House of Lords

ANAS Sarwar has officially taken his seat in the House of Lords after being sworn in as The Lord Sarwar.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The National broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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