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Angela Rayner confirmed as deputy Prime Minister, Housing, Levelling Up Secretary. Big portfolio, big vote of confidence.

Good choice. Grooming her for leadership?

Undoubtably. And I think it's great.

Rachel Reeves is Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Another strong appointment.

Ed Miliband walking up Downing Street.

Oh fuck...

Now Lisa Nandy...

Department for International Development?

Ian Murray - Scotland Secretary?

Lou Haigh - Transport Secretary?

Lucy Powell - Culture? LOH?

Liz Kendal - that's a bit of a surprise. Work and Pensions?

Commitment to equality in the cabinet looks firm.

I'm just going to savour the thread title for a moment.

Official
Pat McFadden - Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
David Lammy - Foreign Secretary
Yvette Cooper - Home Secretary
John Healey - Defence Secretary

They're arriving thick and fast...

Angela Smith - Leader in the Lords?

Shabana Mahmood - Justice Secretary
Ian Campbell - Chief Whip

Darren Jones - #2 at Treasury?

Wes Streeting - Health Secretary

Excellent choice.

I think my only slight concern is David Lammy as Foreign Secretary.

Hilary Benn in Downing Street. Northern Ireland?

Bridget Phillipson - Education Secretary
Ed Miliband - Energy Secretary & Net Zero

Malcolm Armsteen wrote: ↑Fri Jul 05, 2024 4:09 pm Wes Streeting - Health Secretary

Excellent choice.

WARNING: Proud Dad / Son humblebrag follows.

#1 son has recently been promoted to a lead economist on health (Civil Service).

He's spent the last 2 weeks working 12-14 hour days.
Comparing current budget with manifestos of likely government parties.

In a couple of days he'll be presenting the findings to his Grandparent's MP, Wes Streeting.

Steve Reed in da house - Environment Secretary?

Rumours that Lisa Nandy goes to Culture & Media.