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  1. A potential leadership contest for the UK government is underway, with calls for clear policy outlines.
  2. Andy Burnham and Keir Starmer are involved in a political focus shift due to leadership doubts.
  3. Andy Burnham is seeking a return to Westminster in England, with his political ambitions spanning England, Wales, and Scotland.
  4. Andy Burnham is planning to lead a pro-business government, potentially bringing Jonathan Reynolds back as business secretary, and considering departmental transfers.

Andy Burnham is scrapping the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Jonathan Reynolds is returning to a leadership role.

11 reports, 7 independent Updated Aug 11
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Andy Burnham is scrapping the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Jonathan Reynolds is returning to a leadership role.

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Andy BurnhamJonathan ReynoldsDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology

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  1. Ministers are engaging with the sale of SSUK, with specific discussions taking place in South Yorkshire and West Midlands.Sub-event
  2. Lisa Nandy inherited a sizeable chunk of the DSIT empire, while Jonathan Reynolds' department now controls AI growth and investment.Sub-event
  3. Burnham decides to abolish DSIT, which currently houses GDS.1 source
  4. Burnham announced major restructuring of DSIT and sought clarification on government policy changes.1 source
  5. DSIT was abolished and its functions, including GDS duties, were split across three new government bodies.1 source
  6. Andy Burnham reorganized the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, dividing its responsibilities into the Cabinet Office.Sub-event
  7. Andy Burnham conducted a reshuffle, appointing Chris McDonald as the likely new science minister.Sub-event
  8. Jonathan Reynolds returned as business secretary for the Department for Business and Trade, whose responsibilities were folded into a larger department.Sub-event
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  1. A series of political appointments and status updates are detailed, including Narayan joining the Starmer government, Liz Kendall's background at DSIT, and the appointments of Jonathan Reynolds and Lisa Nandy.Sub-event
  2. Burnham is scrapping DSIT, and Reynolds is returning to lead a department.1 source

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