Burnham's Cabinet Takes Shape | Belfast News

Andy Burnham has officially become Prime Minister, making swift moves with his first cabinet lineup — a blend of seasoned veterans and fresh faces. John Healey takes the Chancellor’s seat, Ed Miliband leads the Foreign Office, and Shabana Mahmood stays on as Home Secretary. Louise Haigh steps into the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster role, while Yvette Cooper tackles Health, Pat McFadden remains in Work and Pensions, and Angela Rayner returns as Housing Secretary. Jonathan Reynolds is back as Business Secretary with a broader mandate, Lucy Powell joins as Education Secretary, and Anneliese Midgley becomes Chief Whip. Wes Streeting takes Defence, Alex Norris handles Justice, Angela Eagle oversees Environment, Miatta Fahnbulleh leads Energy, and Ellie Reeves becomes Attorney General — with Heidi Alexander staying on in her role. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8023f27575f67797