Departure of Deputy Prime Minister sparks speculation about widespread ministerial changes, with Angela Rayner at the forefront
In a surprising turn of events, the Labour Party has undergone a significant cabinet reshuffle, triggered by the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. Rayner stepped down after admitting she had underpaid property tax on a new home, amounting to £40,000 ($54,000).
The reshuffle marks the eighth ministerial departure from Keir Starmer's team and comes at a challenging time for the Labour Party. Opinion polls currently place Nigel Farage's Reform UK ahead of the Labour Party, making this reshuffle particularly timely.
Rayner's resignation is being considered the most damaging yet for Starmer's team. Her departure has opened up several key positions, including the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, a role that David Lammy now appears to be in pole position to assume, should the changes be confirmed. If confirmed, Lammy could also become Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister.
In the reshuffle, Darren Jones has been brought in as Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, while Dan York Smith has been appointed Principal Private Secretary. Baroness Shafik has been appointed as Chief Economic Adviser.
The independent adviser on ministerial standards has ruled that Rayner broke the ministerial code due to her failure to heed a warning within legal advice. In her resignation letter, Rayner apologised to Keir Starmer for not seeking additional tax advice.
Starmer stated that the moves mark the start of "phase two" of his government, with a focus on "delivery, delivery, delivery." Shabana Mahmood is expected to take over Yvette Cooper's role at the Home Office following the reshuffle.
The reshuffle also comes as Starmer prepares for an autumn budget that is expected to include further tax rises. The search results do not provide information on who will replace Shabana Mahmood in the Home Office if the cabinet changes are confirmed. Tim Allan has returned as Executive Director of Communications.
As the Labour Party navigates through this period of change, the focus remains on delivering results and moving forward. The party will undoubtedly face challenges, but with the new team in place, they are poised to tackle these challenges head-on.
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