On the recordJuly 23, 2026
I'm delighted for him that he'll be in the House of Lords, that he'll be a minister in the UK Government.
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Jackie Baillie
Scottish Labour
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thenational.scotEditor's note · Context
Expressing support for Anas Sarwar's new role.
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