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Anas Sarwar calls for Keir Starmer to step aside, while a former grandee is appointed as ambassador.
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Anas Sarwar calls for Keir Starmer to step aside, while a former grandee is appointed as ambassador.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Anas Sarwar is eyed to replace Douglas Alexander in the Scottish Office, leveraging his connections to Keir Starmer and Peter Mandelson.Sub-event
Anas Sarwar publicly calls for Keir Starmer to step aside amid political appointments.1 source
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Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
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Anas Sarwar
Leader of the Scottish Labour Party
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