Keir Starmer, the UK’s newly elected Labour Party leader, has appointed Rachel Reeves as the country’s first female finance minister and David Lammy as foreign secretary. Reeves, a former child chess champion and Bank of England economist, has pledged to grow the economy while maintaining fiscal discipline. Lammy, a trailblazing lawmaker born to Guyanese immigrants, has vowed to work towards an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s conflict with Gaza.
Angela Rayner, Starmer’s deputy prime minister, will handle the levelling up, housing, and communities brief. Yvette Cooper has been named home secretary, while other key appointments include Lisa Nandy as culture secretary, Pat McFadden as chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Ed Miliband as energy secretary. John Healey, Shabana Mahmood, Wes Streeting, and Bridget Phillipson have been appointed to other key roles in the Cabinet.
These appointments mark a significant change in leadership following the Labour Party’s landslide victory in the recent general election, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. The diverse and experienced team, led by Starmer, aims to address pressing issues and bring about positive change in the country. With a focus on diplomacy, economic growth, and social progress, the new government is set to tackle the challenges facing the UK with determination and vision.
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