UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his cabinet, appointing key figures to major positions. David Lammy becomes Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, replacing Yvette Cooper, who is now Foreign Secretary.
Pakistani-origin Shabana Mahmood has been appointed Home Secretary, marking a significant milestone in British politics. Other new appointments include Steve Reed as Housing Minister and Pat McFadden as Work and Pensions Minister.
Peter Kyle takes over as Trade Minister, Liz Kendall as Science Minister, and Emma Reynolds as Environment and Agriculture Minister. Douglas Alexander has been named Scotland Secretary, while Jonathan Reynolds becomes Chief Whip.
Darren Jones is now Minister for the Cabinet Office, and Alan Campbell will lead the House of Commons. These changes follow the resignation of former Deputy PM Angela Rayner.
Rayner stepped down over a stamp duty issue related to a flat purchase in East Essex. She also resigned as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.