Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Anas Sarwar, the former Scottish Labour leader, has taken his seat in the unelected House of Lords.

Lord Sarwar, who led the Scottish party for more than five years, wore the traditional scarlet robes for the ceremony in the upper chamber.

He was supported by two former Scottish Labour MPs, Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke and Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, as he swore allegiance to the King on Thursday.

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