SaralnamaWhat: Labour leader Keir Starmer reshuffles his team. Where: UK. When: Recently. Starmer appointed Dan York-Smith as his principal private secretary and Darren Jones as his 'chief secretary'. Minouche Shafik will be his economic adviser. The reshuffle aims to prepare for Rachel Reeves's autumn budget. The government faces challenges in raising taxes while addressing the cost of living crisis. Economists welcome the move, saying it's time for Starmer to take more interest in economic policy. However, some argue that without a clear vision from Starmer, the reshuffle may have little impact. The budget, expected in about 10 weeks, will need to balance filling financial gaps without appearing to do so. The changes come as Labour grapples with economic challenges and market pressures. (Updated 2 Sep 2025, 01:24 IST; source: link)
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- What: Labour leader Keir Starmer reshuffles his team
- Where: UK
- When: Recently