A surprise twist is brewing in the Scottish Labour party as its leader is poised to join the UK government, just months after calling on the party's UK counterpart, Keir Starmer, to step down. The move, as revealed by the BBC's political editor, suggests a significant shift in the party's leadership dynamics and could have far-reaching implications for Labour's future in Scotland. The Scottish Labour leader's decision to join the government of Health Secretary Steve Burnham, a key ally of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has left many in the party reeling and raises questions about the leader's commitment to their own party's policies. As Labour's internal divisions continue to simmer, this unexpected development is set to send shockwaves through the party's ranks.
Months after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor writes.
