# Scottish Labour rivals slam Sarwar for resigning to join Burnham government

Anas Sarwar has resigned as Scottish Labour leader to join Andy Burnham's administration, drawing sharp criticism from political opponents who branded him a "chancer." The move reshapes Scottish Labour's leadership and highlights internal party tensions ahead of upcoming elections.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/22/scottish-labours-rivals-decry-chancer-anas-sarwar-for-resigning-to-join-andy-burnhams-government) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:18:28 GMT