On the recordJuly 23, 2026
You can hold both positions at the same, but in order to serve in Government he is required to enter the House of Lords.
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Jackie Baillie
Scottish Labour
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thenational.scotEditor's note · Context
Defending Anas Sarwar's appointment.
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