SaralnamaUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reshuffled his cabinet after Deputy PM Angela Rayner resigned. She stepped down due to a breach in the ministerial code over tax affairs. New Chief Secretary Darren Jones said the reshuffle was planned but brought forward. He dismissed claims of an early election in 2027. David Lammy is now Deputy PM and Justice Secretary. Yvette Cooper becomes Foreign Secretary. Shabana Mahmood is Home Secretary. Rachel Reeves remains Chancellor. Jones stated this marks the second chapter of the Labour government, focusing on reform and public priorities. (Updated 6 Sep 2025, 15:21 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reshuffled his cabinet after Deputy PM Angela Rayner resigned
- She stepped down due to a breach in the ministerial code over tax affairs
- New Chief Secretary Darren Jones said the reshuffle was planned but brought forward