Chris Mason: Another Starmer critic gets promotion as Sarwar joins Burnham government
Summary
Anas Sarwar, leader of Scottish Labour, is set to join Andy Burnham’s government through a seat in the House of Lords. Several officials who criticized or left Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s government are now taking prominent roles in Burnham’s cabinet.Key Facts
- Anas Sarwar publicly said in February that Sir Keir Starmer should resign as prime minister.
- Sarwar will move from the Scottish Parliament to Westminster to become a government minister under Andy Burnham.
- Miatta Fahnbulleh, the new energy secretary in Burnham’s government, was the first to quit Starmer’s administration over lost faith in him.
- Ed Miliband, the new Foreign Secretary, suggested to Starmer that it was time to step down just before Starmer left office.
- John Healey and Wes Streeting, who resigned from Starmer’s government, now hold important roles in Burnham’s cabinet.
- Steve Reed, a defender of Starmer, expressed hope for loyalty to Burnham after leaving government.
- Labour MPs largely support Burnham, but internal tensions remain following recent political changes.
- Darren Jones, loyal to Starmer, criticized government plans on VAT cuts for electricity bills, showing ongoing debates within Labour.
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