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Derek Montague 7 September 2025

Keir Starmer reshuffle: Rayner’s exit triggers sweeping reset of top team

Angela Rayner’s resignation over an underpaid stamp duty bill set off a sweeping reshuffle by Sir Keir Starmer. David Lammy shifts to justice secretary and becomes deputy PM. Pat McFadden gets a new growth-focused super-department. Rachel Reeves stays as Chancellor, Ed Miliband keeps Net Zero. The shake-up moves 12 ministers and ousts two, with a Labour deputy leadership contest now looming.

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