Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed a Cabinet of Labour Party lawmakers and a few outside experts as he tries to tackle priorities including boosting the economy, building more homes and fixing the state-funded health service. Here’s who is in the new government:
- Deputy Prime Minister and Levelling Up Secretary: Angela Rayner
- Chancellor of the Exchequer (Finance Minister): Rachel Reeves
- Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (a senior minister with broad responsibilities): Pat McFadden
- Foreign Secretary: David Lammy
- Home Secretary: Yvette Cooper
- Defence Secretary: John Healey
- Justice Secretary: Shabana Mahmood
- Health Secretary: Wes Streeting
- Education Secretary: Bridget Phillipson
Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary: Ed Miliband