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Starmer's Cabinet: Rayner and Lammy Secure Top Roles

Sir Keir Starmer unveils his first major cabinet reshuffle, appointing Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary and David Lammy as Foreign Secretary in a bold move to define his new government's priorities.

Angela Rayner Resigns Over Stamp Duty Controversy

Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner has resigned from government following a mounting controversy over her past council house sale and unpaid stamp duty, in a major blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's administration.

Rayner Tax Scandal Rocks Labour Amid Government Turmoil

Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner faces mounting pressure to resign over a capital gains tax scandal involving her former council house sale, as the government descends into disarray over immigration policy splits.

Rayner accuses Tories of 'class war' in fiery PMQs clash

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner launched a blistering attack on the Conservative government, accusing them of waging a 'class war' and failing working people during a fiery PMQs clash with Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch.

Starmer rejects Swinney's urgent summit demand

Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismisses Scottish First Minister John Swinney's demand for an immediate meeting on devolution, setting the stage for a clash over the future of the Union.

Starmer plans Congress address on pivotal US visit

New UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set for a high-stakes visit to Washington D.C., aiming to reaffirm the 'special relationship' with US leaders and NATO allies at a pivotal moment for global politics.

Reeves Vows 'Iron Discipline' in First Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to deliver a budget of 'iron discipline' with tough spending rules, as she accuses the Tories of leaving the economy in ruins. Get the full analysis.

Blair's 'Smoother' Tim Allan Recalled to Downing Street

In a stunning political comeback, Tim Allan, the legendary New Labour spin doctor dubbed the 'original smoother', is returning to No.10 as Keir Starmer's new director of communications, signalling a return to Blair-era media strategy.

Rachel Reeves becomes UK's first female Chancellor

Keir Starmer appoints Rachel Reeves as Britain's first female Chancellor of the Exchequer in a landmark reshuffle, signalling economic continuity and stability for the new Labour government.

Darren Jones: Starmer is the 'Grown-Up in the Room'

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Darren Jones hails Prime Minister Keir Starmer's 'grown-up' leadership, marking a decisive break from the chaotic dramas of the previous government and focusing on pragmatic, stable governance.

UK Economic Crisis as Borrowing Costs Soar to 10-Year High

Britain faces a severe economic storm as government borrowing costs hit alarming highs, sparking fears of a fiscal crisis. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting pressure amid market turmoil and Labour's internal reshuffle.

Starmer Shakes Up Whitehall to Curb Treasury Power

Prime Minister Keir Starmer launches a radical restructuring of Number 10, aiming to decentralise power from the Treasury and reclaim control over domestic policy direction. The move signals a dramatic shift in how Downing Street operates.

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