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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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 this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Prime Minister appointed a new finance minister, and a speech is planned to take place outside London.Sub-event
- Ministerial changes occurred on August 11, including Kinnock's promotion and the formation of new ministerial groups led by Cooper, Rayner, and Healey.Sub-event
- Andy Burnham carried out a cabinet reshuffle, appointing Lucy Powell as Secretary of State.Sub-event
- Andy Burnham appointed Angela Rayner to Cabinet as part of a major cabinet reshuffle.Sub-event
- 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.Sub-event
- John Healey was replaced as Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Rachel Reeves was appointed to the Housing Secretary role.Sub-event
- Andy Burnham's cabinet reshuffle resulted in Hilary Benn's departure.Sub-event
- John Healey was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Andy Burnham, replacing Rachel Reeves following internal clashes.Sub-event
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Cleverly criticized Rayner's tax avoidance as she returned to her cabinet role.1 source
Burnham secures a major cabinet role, succeeding Rayner as Housing Secretary and leading the Treasury portfolio.1 source
Burnham announces major cabinet reshuffle, naming Healey Chancellor and Rayner Housing Secretary.1 source
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The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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John Healey
British politician (born 1960)
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Angela Rayner
British politician (born 1980)
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Newest first; wire copies grouped- politico.eu
- thescottishfarmer.co.uk
- propertywire.com
- abc.net.au
- mortgagesolutions.co.uk
- theargus.co.uk
- aol.co.uk
- propertyweek.com
- dailymail.com
- walesonline.co.uk
- lgcplus.com
- constructionnews.co.uk
- manchestereveningnews.co.uk
- dailyadvertiser.com.au
- thehindu.com
- birminghammail.co.uk