Articles tagged with: reshuffle

17 Nov 2023 Political parties

The Reshuffle Sent "Mixed Messages" About Rishi Sunak's "Narrative", Says Ex-Tory Minister

The Cabinet reshuffle carried out by Rishi Sunak this week sent "mixed messages" about the sort of government he is trying to lead, according to former Tory minister, Lord Ed Vaizey.

13 Nov 2023 Environment

Victoria Atkins Appointed Health Secretary As Steve Barclay Becomes New Environment Secretary

Victoria Atkins is taking over from Steve Barclay as the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with Barclay replacing Thérèse Coffey as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in a major cabinet reshuffle.

13 Nov 2023 Political parties

David Cameron Is Foreign Secretary And James Cleverly Home Secretary: Reshuffle Latest

James Cleverly has been appointed as the new home secretary, and David Cameron is foreign secretary, after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sacked Suella Braverman as part of a major Cabinet reshuffle.

24 Oct 2023 Political parties

Tory MPs Are Wondering If Rishi Sunak Will Reshuffle Jeremy Hunt Out Of Treasury

With Rishi Sunak looking for ways of sparking a major Tory turnaround, the Prime Minister is broadly expected to announce a significant Cabinet reshuffle in the coming weeks – and MPs are increasingly vocal about their suspicion that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt could be at risk.

06 Sep 2023 Political parties

Keir Starmer Has Swerved Labour Row Over "Soft Left" Reshuffle Demotions

Labour leader Keir Starmer's apparent success in reshuffling his Shadow Cabinet without triggering a major public row between different wings of the parliamentary party is evidence of greater discipline within the Labour ranks, according to MPs.

04 Sep 2023 Political parties

Keir Starmer Overhauls Labour Shadow Cabinet With An Influx Of Experienced Allies

Labour leader Keir Starmer has carried out a major reshuffle of his shadow cabinet, appointing a number of veterans of the last Labour government in an apparent attempt to strengthen the experience in his top team ahead of the next general election.

02 Sep 2023 Political parties

Rishi Sunak Ready To Remind MPs He's In Charge With Tough Autumn Ahead

Rishi Sunak will bring a bolder new approach to his leadership when Parliament returns from recess next week, in a fresh attempt to repair the party's fortunes in order to avoid catastrophic defeat at the next general election.

31 Aug 2023 Defence

Ben Wallace Has Resigned As Defence Secretary

Ben Wallace has confirmed his resignation as the secretary of state for defence.

16 Aug 2023 Political parties

Keir Starmer Leans Towards Rejecting PM's New Departments In His Next Labour Reshuffle

Keir Starmer is not expected to mirror Rishi Sunak's re-organised government when he eventually reshuffles the shadow cabinet, PoliticsHome understands.

27 May 2023 Political parties

Restless Shadow Ministers Want Keir Starmer To Shake Up Labour's Top Team

Members of Labour's shadow ministerial team are restless to see Keir Starmer shake up his top team and are urging him to be more “ruthless” in his appointments.

Top Stories: Home Secretary Calls For Reform Of Anti-Terrorism Programme, Cabinet Reshuffle Receives Mixed Reviews

08 Feb 2023 Home affairs

The home secretary has called for a major upheaval of the government's flagship counter-extremism programme, Prevent.

07 Feb 2023 Economy

Rishi Sunak's Whitehall Reset Gives Fresh Focus But Leaves Limited Time To Deliver On His Promises

Rishi Sunak has undertaken a mini-reshuffle - the fifth in 20 months - as he seeks to set a new path for government following the damage of Nadhim Zahawi's sacking.

07 Feb 2023 Political parties

Greg Hands Becomes New Tory Party Chair In Rishi Sunak's First Reshuffle

Greg Hands has replaced Nadhim Zahawi as chair of the Conservative party in Rishi Sunak's first major reshuffle since becoming Prime Minister.

Top Stories: Government Department Reshuffle, UK Sends Earthquake Rescue Support

07 Feb 2023 Political parties

The prime minister is expected to announce his first reshuffle of cabinet ministers and government departments since taking office.

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01 Nov 2022 Economy

BGC WELCOME PAUL SCULLY MP AS NEW GAMBLING MINISTER

Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has congratulated Paul Scully MP on his appointment as Minister responsible for the betting and gaming industry.

25 Oct 2022 Home affairs

Rishi Sunak Criticised For Reappointing "Careless And Slapdash" Suella Braverman After Security Breach

Labour has called for clarity about the nature of the security breach that led to Suella Braverman’s resignation last week after she was reappointed to her previous role as home secretary in Rishi Sunak's new cabinet.

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25 Oct 2022 Home affairs

Bar Council reaction to re-appointment of Dominic Raab as Lord Chancellor

Commenting on the re-appointment of Dominic Raab as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Mark Fenhalls KC, Chair of the Bar Council, said:

25 Oct 2022 Economy

Rishi Sunak's Cabinet Reshuffle: Who's In, Who's Out And Who's Keeping Their Job

Rishi Sunak has appointed his top ministerial team in a Cabinet reshuffle aimed at reuniting a warring Conservative Party.

23 Sep 2022 Parliament

Who's been hired, fired or retired this week in UK politics – 23 September

A round up of people moves and appointments in UK and devolved politics, the civil service and public affairs, from our colleagues at Dods People.

09 Sep 2022 Parliament

Who's been hired, fired or retired this week in UK politics – 9 September

A round up of people moves and appointments in UK and devolved politics, the civil service and public affairs, from our colleagues at Dods People.

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07 Sep 2022 Culture

Advertising Association statements on new Cabinet appointments

Following the recent UK Cabinet appointments, the Advertising Association has issued the below statements.

After the delay on gambling reform, new ministers should seek to find consensus and get things done quickly

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22 Jul 2022 Communities

After the delay on gambling reform, new ministers should seek to find consensus and get things done quickly

As Parliament packs off for the summer recess, and as Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss prepare to slug it out for the top job, it was understandable that a whole raft of planned Government announcements and potential proposals for new legislation - from DWP to Health - were put on hold until September.

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08 Feb 2022 Economy

CIOB welcomes new Housing Minister in reshuffle

14 Jan 2022 Home affairs

Has Labour Finally Hit On A Winning Formula With Starmer’s New Top Team?

Six weeks on from Keir Starmer’s “moderates and media performers” shadow cabinet reshuffle, where loyalists were replaced with better known faces, has the Labour leader finally hit on a winning formula?