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The reshuffle also saw a number of ministers moved into new positions to strengthen Starmer’s leadership team.
This cabinet shake-up comes after a week of discussions and just days after Parliament returned from its summer recess (Compiled From Reuters)
The British Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, experienced a major reshuffle on Friday, resulting in key departures and new appointments. Most notably, Angela Rayner resigned from her dual roles as Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. She has now been replaced by David Lammy, who takes on the role of Deputy Prime Minister in addition to his new post as Justice Secretary.
This cabinet shake-up comes after a week of discussions and just days after Parliament returned from its summer recess. Starmer had promised a “phase two” of his Labour government, but that plan was disrupted following revelations about Rayner’s tax default, which damaged her standing.
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Three senior figures left the cabinet in this reshuffle. These include Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, Leader of the Commons Lucy Powell, and Scotland Secretary Ian Murray.
UK Cabinet Shuffle: Who’s Moved
The reshuffle also saw a number of ministers moved into new positions to strengthen Starmer’s leadership team.
David Lammy, formerly Foreign Secretary, now serves as Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister.
Yvette Cooper, who previously served as Home Secretary, takes over as Foreign Secretary. Shabana Mahmood, previously Justice Secretary, moves to Home Secretary, while Lammy oversees Justice.
Steve Reed, formerly Environment Secretary, becomes the new Housing Secretary. Her former position will now be taken up by Emma Reynolds, who was earlier former Economic Secretary to the Treasury.
Meanwhile, Sir Alan Campbell, formerly Chief Whip, now becomes Leader of the Commons. His previous role will be now be handed over to Jonathan Reynolds, who was earlier Business Secretary. Meanwhile, Peter Kyle, who was former Science Secretary, has now been moved to Business Secretary. Liz Kendall, former Work and Pensions Secretary, will now become the Science Secretary. Her previous position will be in charge of Pat McFadden, who earlier served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Darren Jones retains his role as Chief Secretary while also taking on the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. Meanwhile, Douglas Alexander, previously Trade Minister, replaces Ian Murray as Scotland Secretary.
This extensive reshuffle reflects Starmer’s effort to reset his government’s direction and respond to recent political challenges, aiming to deliver a stronger Labour administration moving forward.
London, United Kingdom (UK)
September 06, 2025, 04:31 IST
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