Who's in the cabinet?
Summary
Andy Burnham has become the new Prime Minister of the UK after Sir Keir Starmer resigned. He is forming a new cabinet with key appointments, including John Healey as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary, and plans to shift power from central government to local regions.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister after winning support from 379 out of 403 Labour MPs.
- Sir Keir Starmer resigned nearly two years after leading Labour to power in July 2024.
- Burnham wants to give more control of water and energy sectors to the public and build more council houses.
- John Healey returned as chancellor less than two months after resigning as defence secretary, criticizing government defence spending plans.
- Louise Haigh was appointed chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and first secretary of state; she will lead a new unit to redistribute power and support regional reforms.
- Ed Miliband became foreign secretary, moving from his previous role managing energy and net zero policies.
- Burnham has a political background as a health secretary and Greater Manchester mayor and has been an MP since 2001.
- Some cabinet appointments signal a shift toward regional empowerment and continuing Labour’s green energy goals.
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