UK PM Burnham names Reynolds as business minister, Rayner for housing

Andy Burnham rules out new rule for all renters and landlords in blow

Angela Rayner, who was reintroduced to the Cabinet as part of Mr Burnham's reshuffle, spoke out.

Four ways Andy Burnham plans to fix the housing crisis

Council housebuilding will be one key focus for Burnham and his reinstated Housing Secretary, Angela Rayner

Housebuilders urge Rayner to rip up planning red tape

Housebuilders have called on Angela Rayner to “hit the ground running” and rip up planning red tape after her surprise comeback as housing secretary.  Rayner resigned as housing secretary in September over an investigation into her tax affairs but was cleared of wrongdoing in March this year.  Leading housebuilding figures told City AM they welcomed the former deputy prime minister’s return to the housing brief and urged her to take swift action…

Hucknall MP 'looking forward' to working with new housing secretary on protecting Misk Hills and Whyburn

Hucknall MP Michelle Welsh is ‘looking forward’ to working with new housing secretary Angela Rayner on protecting the town’s green belt.

Angela Rayner's return branded a 'slap in the face' to taxpayers

Angela Rayner has been handed back her old housing job just months after being ousted in a stamp duty scandal in what experts branded a slap in the face.

Angela Rayner returns to Cabinet after 10 months on backbenches

Andy Burnham hosted his first Cabinet meeting since becoming Prime Minister, following a huge overhaul which saw Angela Rayner return and John Healey appointed Chancellor