US EditionCabinet reshuffle: Who's on Keir Starmer's new team and who's out?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's reshuffle assigns key roles to experienced MPs, emphasizing justice reform, immigration control, and AI policy to strengthen government priorities.
- Downing Street announced new appointments on Friday, reshaping Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Cabinet with key promotions and role changes.
- The reshuffle follows Labour’s victory in the 2024 general election and seeks to enhance governance by promoting seasoned MPs and refining departmental priorities.
- Jonathan Reynolds returned to the Cabinet as Chief Whip and business and trade secretary, overseeing significant early government actions including British Steel’s nationalisation and trade talks with India and the US.
- David Lammy became Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister, using his long-standing justice interest and Harvard background to support Starmer’s agenda and international relations.
- New roles like Pat McFadden’s leadership of a welfare-focused super-ministry and Shabana Mahmood’s appointment as Home Secretary suggest a focus on welfare reform and a tough approach to immigration enforcement.
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Starmer has played this reshuffle well
Keir Starmer knows not to waste a crisis. The loss of Angela Rayner has been a huge blow to his government. She was the most charismatic politician on the front bench of the Labour government. Her ability to go toe to toe with populist politicians was a huge asset, particularly as the relentless rise of
Starmer ‘moving forward with strongest team’ following Cabinet reshuffle
The Labour government is “moving forward with the strongest team” following the resignation of Angela Rayner, the chief secretary to the prime minister said. Appearing on BBC Breakfast on Saturday, newly appointed Darren Jones said that Sir Keir Starmer’s Cabinet has entered a “second chapter” which is focused on “strengthening 10 Downing Street’s operation”. He said that the prime minister had “already been considering” a reshuffle but it was b…
Ex-Tory minister brands Labour cabinet reshuffle a 'disaster'
Tom Pursglove has predicted an "early election" for the Labour Government following Sir Keir Starmer's "disaster" cabinet reshuffle.Speaking to GB News, the former Home Office Minister declared that Britain will "suffer for the duration of this Government".FULL STORY HERE.
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