Lucy Powell appointed as education secretary

Who is Lucy Powell? New Education Secretary named in Andy Burnham cabinet reshuffle

Burnham Cabinet Reshuffle: Lucy Powell Appointed Education Secretary and Pat McFadden Retained As Work and Pensions Secretary

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham was appointed Prime Minister earlier on Monday (20th July 2026). Where he talked about developing a new political and economic model for Britain, a circuit breaker. His first task was a pledge to remove all rough sleeping. He also said in his first speech outside number 10 to “help more young people into work by changing the education system.” So he has got straight at it. The Cabinet Reshuffle has begun. Lucy Pow…

Lucy Powell appointed as education secretary

She will replace Bridget Phillipson, who has been in the role since July 2024