Anas Sarwar has resigned as leader of Scottish Labour to join Andy Burnham's government, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from political rivals who branded him a 'chancer'.
Resignation announcement
Sarwar's decision was announced on Wednesday, ending his tenure as Scottish Labour leader. He will now serve in Burnham's administration, which is based in Manchester.
Reactions from rivals
Opponents were quick to condemn the move. A spokesperson for the Scottish Conservatives said Sarwar had 'abandoned' Scotland for a job in England, while the Scottish National Party described his departure as a 'betrayal' of Scottish voters.
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