Andy Burnham unveiled his Cabinet on Monday after succeeding Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. The former Manchester mayor promised to deliver the biggest change to British politics in 40 years as he entered 10 Downing Street and swept away key figures from Starmer’s government. He pledged to provide early “breathing space” for households struggling with the cost of living, vowed to end rough sleeping, and set a goal of “reindustrialising Britain.” Speaking outside the door to No 10, Burnham said he would deliver “a new political model and a new economic model” for Britain.
Key Departures from Starmer’s Government
Rachel Reeves was axed as Chancellor, Sir Keir’s Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy was sacked, and Peter Kyle lost his job as Business Secretary as Burnham cleared the way for his own allies to take key roles. Starmer loyalist Steve Reed, who lost his Cabinet role at the housing ministry, told Burnham: “I hope those who did not show loyalty to Keir will now show it to you.”
New Cabinet Appointments
Chancellor of the Exchequer
IN: John Healey OUT: Rachel Reeves
Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs
IN: Ed Miliband OUT: Yvette Cooper
Secretary of State for the Home Department
Shabana Mahmood will remain Home Secretary.
Secretary of State for Justice
IN: TBA OUT: David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister
IN: TBA OUT: David Lammy
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
IN: Louise Haigh OUT: Darren Jones
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
IN: TBA OUT: Pat McFadden
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister
IN: TBA OUT: Darren Jones
Secretary of State for Defence
IN: TBA OUT: Dan Jarvis
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
IN: TBA OUT: James Murray
Secretary of State for Education
IN: TBA OUT: Bridget Phillipson
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities, and Local Government
IN: TBA OUT: Steve Reed
Secretary of State for Business and Trade
IN: TBA OUT: Peter Kyle
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
IN: TBA OUT: Liz Kendall
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