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Anas Sarwar Plans Lords Peerage After Scottish Defeat

Anas Sarwar, leader of Scottish Labour, is stepping down to take a seat in the House of Lords as a minister in Andy Burnham’s government, a move that follows his February call for Sir Keir Starmer to resign and Labour’s poor Scottish showing. The plan drew criticism from the SNP and others who argued it’s an undemocratic fast track, while supporters say Burnham’s leadership offers a new path for the party.

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Freddy Brazier Hospitalised After Bulldog Attack

Freddy Brazier, son of Jade Goody, was rushed to hospital with bite injuries after his bulldog Pablo attacked him at his grandmother’s London home, requiring stitches. Jackiey Budden reportedly tried to pull the dog away and was injured in the incident, while a spokesman said Freddy is being treated and updates will follow.

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Lee Ryan loses High Court challenge

Blue frontman Lee Ryan, 43, lost High Court bids to overturn his racially aggravated assault conviction from a July 2022 British Airways flight, where he allegedly called a cabin crew member a “sweet chocolate chip cookie,” grabbed her wrists and made race‑related comments after being refused more alcohol; he was originally given a suspended sentence, which has since been revisited for sentencing. He remains set to be sentenced after the High Court rejected challenges to overturn the conviction and return the case to Crown Court.

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