Jones gets new role as Starmer revamps No 10 team
Summary
Sir Keir Starmer has made changes to his team in Downing Street, appointing Darren Jones to a key new role. The reshuffle aims to make the government more effective as Parliament resumes, following a summer focused on issues like asylum and migration.Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the UK government, has reshuffled his team at Downing Street.
- Darren Jones, formerly chief secretary to the Treasury, is now chief secretary to the Prime Minister.
- James Murray replaces Jones at the Treasury, while Dan Tomlinson takes Murray's former role.
- There is a shift in the communications team, with James Lyons leaving his position.
- The shake-up aims to enhance government efficiency and tackle priorities like economic growth.
- Darren Jones was first elected as an MP in 2017 and has held significant roles since then.
- The government intends to enter "phase two" after spending its first year addressing foundational issues.
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