SaralnamaLabour leader Keir Starmer has reshuffled his junior ministers. Employment rights minister Justin Madders was sacked. Union allies have been sidelined, raising questions about Labour's workers' rights package. Shabana Mahmood is now in charge of the Home Office. Peter Kyle will oversee the employment rights brief. The reshuffle signals a tougher stance on immigration. Some fear the workers' rights bill may be watered down. The package promised reforms like day one rights for workers and a ban on zero-hours contracts. Starmer will not attend this year's TUC conference. The changes show a shift towards centrist control in the government. To stay informed, follow official Labour Party channels. (Updated 7 Sep 2025, 03:32 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Labour leader Keir Starmer has reshuffled his junior ministers
- Employment rights minister Justin Madders was sacked
- Union allies have been sidelined, raising questions about Labour's workers' rights package