Rachel Reeves has made history as the UK’s first female finance minister as part of newly elected Keir Starmer’s centre-left Labour Party’s ministerial team. Reeves, a former child chess champion and Bank of England economist, has pledged to grow the nation’s economy with strong fiscal discipline. Meanwhile, David Lammy, a trailblazing lawmaker born to Guyanese immigrants, has been appointed as foreign secretary. He has shown support for international efforts to secure an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza and the release of remaining hostages.
Angela Rayner, who grew up in a deprived public housing block and started her career as a trade union official, will serve as Starmer’s deputy prime minister. Yvette Cooper, a former Cabinet member under Gordon Brown, has been named home secretary. The rest of the Cabinet includes key figures such as Lisa Nandy as culture secretary, Pat McFadden as chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, John Healey as defence secretary, and Shabana Mahmood as justice secretary.
Overall, Starmer’s ministerial team reflects a diverse range of individuals with backgrounds in politics, economics, and social justice. The appointments signal a new direction for the UK government under Labour leadership, emphasizing diplomacy, economic growth, and social progress. The team is poised to tackle pressing issues such as the conflict in Gaza, domestic housing, and education reform.
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