Personnel changes: who is, who is leaving

Angela Rayner has been promoted to Shadow Deputy Prime Minister, making it clearer that she will be number two in the Labor government. Credit: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labor Party, has made a number of changes to his team following Tory's mini-shuffle last month.

Angela Rayner, deputy leader, has made it short a description of the promotion, replacing Lisa Nandy, who was demoted to Shadow Minister.

Here's a summary of who moved where:

Personnel Changes: Angela Rayner

Formerly: Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Shadow First Secretary of State and Shadow Secretary of State for Future Labor

Now: Shadow Secretary and Shadow Deputy Prime Minister

Ms Rayner went from spying on Oliver Dowden, the most senior cabinet minister other than Rishi Sunak, to spying on Michael Gove, the State's secretary for housing, upscaling and community development.

Shifting from shady first secretary of state to the shadow deputy prime minister makes it clear that she will be number two in the Labor government. It will continue to consider the future of the world of work.

A Labor Party source said Sir Keir gave Ms Rayner an «important role» in his team and was «delighted that Angela agreed to it». an important role … in addition, she will continue to be the strategic leader of the new Labor Party agreement for workers.”

Promotion and housing will be key battlefields for the Labor Party ahead of the next general election.

Reshuffles in Labor Party: Lisa Nandy

Formerly: Shadow Raising Secretary

Now: Shadow Minister for International Development

Ms Nandy, Sir Keir's former rival in leadership, was demoted from Shadow Secretary of State to Shadow Minister. moving on from a brief description of promotion to international affairs.

As Shadow Cabinet Minister for International Development, she will stand in for Andrew Mitchell, the Government's Secretary of Development.

Including the word «Cabinet» in her title confirms that she will remain in Sir Keir's top command. However, she will no longer spy on the Secretary of State.

A source close to Ms Nandy said: “We are proud of the work Lisa has done in spearheading some of our most exciting housing and housing development policies. transfer of authority. Lisa is a team player and is looking forward to her new role.”

Personnel changes: Jim McMahon

Formerly: Shadow Minister for the Environment

< strong>Now: Rear Benches

Mr. McMahon was the first to announce the reshuffle on Monday, announcing that he would step down as shadow environment minister. He will now return to the bench.

Posting his resignation on Twitter, the MP for Oldham West and Royton said he remains «a firm supporter of Keir» despite his decision to step down.

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He added: «After a year of testing, I want to focus on getting my health back to full strength so I can fully and actively contribute to the upcoming general election campaign and prioritize my constituents.»< /p>

Sir Keir thanked Mr. McMahon for his work in the shadow cabinet, saying he was aware that the MP faced «a number of personal problems in addition to your work on the front lines, and that they caused personal damage.»

> Personnel Changes: Steve Reed

Formerly: Shadow Attorney General

Now: Shadow Environment Minister

Mr. Reid has moved from spying on Alex Chalk to Teresa Coffey as he moves from working in justice to environment, food and rural affairs.

This is pretty much a side step as he will continue spying on the secretary of state. Significance will depend on how much attention Sir Keir gives to each task.

Labor Party reshuffle: Pat McFadden

Formerly: Shadow Chief Treasury Secretary

< strong >Now: Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and national campaign coordinator.

Mr. McFadden has been promoted from Shadow Minister to Shadow Secretary of State.

He will now be the opposite of Mr. Dowden. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is responsible for implementing government priorities and overseeing all Cabinet policy.

Mr McFadden will also replace Shabanu Mahmoud as Labor Party's national campaign coordinator. The dual appointment suggests that he has been chosen to play a key role in preparing the party for the next election.

Personnel changes: Shabana Mahmoud

Formerly: National Campaign Coordinator

Now: Shadow Minister of Justice

Ms. Mahmoud was promoted from leading party campaign role to shadow secretary of state, replacing Mr. Reid on a court assignment.

The support of Ms Mahmoud, Sir Keir's key ally, is seen as a reward for helping to rebuild the party's campaign machine and for controlling by-election and local election success since her appointment.

A Labor Party source said: «This promotion is in recognition of the important role Shabana has played in transforming the Labor Party as a national campaign coordinator.»

Labor Party reshuffle: Liz Kendall

Formerly: Shadow Social Security Minister >

Now: Minister of Shadow Work and Pensions

Ms Kendall has been promoted from Shadow Welfare Secretary to Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions.

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The Leicester West MP who ran to replace Ed Miliband as leader of the Labor Party in 2015 will now take a close look at the brief Information from Mel Stride.

Labor Party reshuffle: Jonathan Ashworth

Formerly: Shadow Works and Pensions Minister

Now: Shadow Treasurer General in Cabinet

Mr. Ashworth was demoted from his position as Shadow Secretary of State, moving to spy on the Treasurer General in the Cabinet as a colleague of Jeremy Quinn.

While he will no longer spy on the head of the department, he will continue to be a full member of the shadow office. It's clear his new responsibilities will play a big role in the next general election.

Mr Ashworth's ally said the MP is «incredibly pleased» with the move because «it plays to his strengths as a politician «. mediator and strategist.

“He will be the Today Program Minister, oppose the Tories and be in charge of preparing for government,” the ally added.

Personnel changes: Peter Kyle

Formerly: shadow minister for Northern Ireland< /p>

Now: Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology

Mr. Kyle will now oversee Michelle Donelan, who is Secretary of State for the newly created Department of Science , innovation and technology.

He fills a gap in the top command of the Labor Party, as Sir Keir did. has yet to publish a post reflecting the shake-up of the Whitehall department initiated by Rishi Sunak earlier this year.

In February, the Prime Minister decided to create separate departments for energy security and science, appointing Ms. Donelan to head the latter.

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This move will be seen as a promotion for Mr. Kyle, given the prominence of science. role.

Labor Party reshuffle: Hilary Benn

Formerly: in the background

Now: Shadow Secretary for Northern Ireland

Mr Benn has returned to the shadow cabinet after eight years on the bench . He previously served as Shadow Foreign Secretary under Jeremy Corbyn.

Son of the late Labor Party politician Tony Benn, he was minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown and has been an MP since 1999.

Personnel changes : Lucy Powell

Formerly: Minister of Shadow Culture

Now: Leader of the Shadow Commons

Ms Powell has been demoted to Shadow Leader of the House of Commons in an effective job exchange with Tangham Debboner.

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