Keir Starmer Unveils New Cabinet After Landslide Labour Win
Just hours after his first speech as Prime Minister outside 10 Downing Street, Sir Keir Starmer has revealed his blockbuster new cabinet. Following Labour’s massive victory in the 2024 General Election, Starmer promised to “rebuild trust” in politics and restore hope, saying the British public have voted “decisively for change.”
Starmer’s vision? For the nation to “move forward together” after 14 years of Conservative rule.
Meet the Power Players in Starmer’s Cabinet
- Angela Rayner: Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Starmer’s deputy since 2020, Rayner was first to arrive at No. 10 today.
- Rachel Reeves: Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Leeds West and Pudsey MP becomes the first woman to take charge of the Treasury.
- David Lammy: Foreign Secretary. Keeps his shadow cabinet role, now representing the UK on the global stage.
- Yvette Cooper: Home Secretary. A veteran Labour MP since 1997 and former chief secretary to the Treasury.
- Pat McFadden: Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. Newly elected MP for Wolverhampton South East.
- John Healey: Defence Secretary. Experienced frontbencher and MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough.
- Shabana Mahmood: Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice. Former barrister and staunch Starmer ally, holding Birmingham Ladywood despite a tough challenge.
- Wes Streeting: Health Secretary. Narrowly held on to Ilford North seat.
- Bridget Phillipson: Education Secretary. First MP elected on election night.
- Ed Miliband: Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Former Labour leader takes on critical climate brief.
- Liz Kendall: Work and Pensions Secretary. MP for Leicester West.
- Jonathan Reynolds: Business and Trade Secretary, President of the Board of Trade.
- Peter Kyle: Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology. MP for Hove and Portslade.
- Louise Haigh: Transport Secretary. MP for Sheffield Heeley.
- Lisa Nandy: Culture Secretary. Steps up after predecessor lost seat to the Green Party.
- Steve Reed: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary.
- Hilary Benn: Northern Ireland Secretary.
- Ian Murray: Scotland Secretary.
- Jo Stevens: Secretary of State for Wales.
Starmer’s New Era Begins
This fresh team signals a new direction for the UK, focusing on healthcare reform, stronger foreign ties, and modern transport solutions. Starmer’s cabinet blends seasoned pros with rising stars, all set to deliver change after a decade and a half of Conservative rule.
For full details on the new government cabinet, visit the UK government website.
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