Starmer Names Lammy Deputy PM, Reshuffles Cabinet After Rayner Resignation

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has conducted a significant cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, who stepped down after admitting to underpaying £40,000 in stamp duty, breaking ministerial rules. David Lammy has been appointed deputy prime minister and justice secretary, while Yvette Cooper moves from home secretary to foreign secretary, with Shabana Mahmood taking over as home secretary. Rayner's departure is seen as a major blow to the Labour Party, as she was a key figure in uniting its factions and was considered more popular than Starmer himself. The reshuffle also marks the first time women hold all three top offices in the UK government. The former culture secretary, Sir Ben Bradshaw, urged ministers to invest in good tax advice, highlighting the importance of diligence given the scrutiny public officials face. Starmer praised Rayner for her service and indicated she would remain an important Labour figure despite her resignation.