Andy Burnham announced a major cabinet reshuffle, appointing John Healey as Chancellor, Lucy Powell as Deputy Prime Minister, Jonathan Reynolds as Business Secretary, and Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary.
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What happened
Andy Burnham announced a major cabinet reshuffle, appointing John Healey as Chancellor, Lucy Powell as Deputy Prime Minister, Jonathan Reynolds as Business Secretary, and Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary.
Who's involved
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Andy Burnham announced a major cabinet reshuffle, appointing John Healey as Chancellor, Lucy Powell as Deputy Prime Minister, Jonathan Reynolds as Business Secretary, and Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary.Also in this story
- The Prime Minister appointed a new finance minister, and a speech is planned to take place outside London.
- Ministerial changes occurred on August 11, including Kinnock's promotion and the formation of new ministerial groups led by Cooper, Rayner, and Healey.
- Andy Burnham carried out a cabinet reshuffle, appointing Lucy Powell as Secretary of State.
- Andy Burnham's cabinet reshuffle resulted in Hilary Benn's departure.
The entities involved
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Ed Miliband
British politician (born 1969)
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Angela Rayner
British politician (born 1980)
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Jonathan Reynolds
British politician (born 1980)
Related events
- Burnham pledges council housing in Westminster as officials discuss housing crisis solutions and policy shifts.
- Angela Rayner's policy review has created administrative uncertainty for Norfolk councils.
- Speculation mounts that Andy Burnham might select Ed Miliband as Chancellor, while Miatta Fahnbulleh has a chance at Miliband's former role.
- Steve Reed was sacked from the Cabinet as Angela Rayner presses for planning reforms and the government aims to raise living standards in England.
- Tom Riordan replaces Sarah Healey as permanent secretary, while Andy Burnham's priorities guide MHCLG policy, praised by Angela Rayner.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- leftfootforward.orgRight-Wing Media Watch: Burnham’s cabinet has barely begun, but the meltdown is in full throttle
- birminghammail.co.uk