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Starmer carries out major reshuffle after Rayner resignation

Starmer carries out major reshuffle after Rayner resignation

The article reports that Labour leader Keir Starmer has carried out a major cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of Angela Rayner as deputy leader. The key changes include: - David Lammy has been appointed as the new deputy prime minister, replacing Rayner. - Lisa Nandy has been moved from the shadow foreign secretary role to become the new shadow home secretary. - Wes Streeting has been promoted to the shadow health secretary position. - Nick Thomas-Symonds has been appointed as the new shadow foreign secretary. The reshuffle comes after Rayner stepped down from her role, citing a desire to focus on her responsibilities as chair of the Labour Party. Starmer has described the changes as aimed at strengthening Labour's frontbench team and preparing the party for the next general election.

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