Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Burnham reshuffles cabinet, removes Starmer allies
Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, has announced his first cabinet.
He has kept some important people in their jobs, like Shabana Mahmood as Home Secretary, and given new jobs to others, like John Healey as Chancellor.
But he has also removed many ministers who were close to the previous prime minister, Keir Starmer.
This shows that Burnham wants to make big changes in how the government works.
Some people who lost their jobs include Rachel Reeves, who was the first female Chancellor, and David Lammy, who was the Foreign Secretary.
Burnham says he wants to include people from all parts of the Labour Party, but the changes also show that he is moving the government in a new direction.
Andy Burnham unveils his first Labour cabinet, removing several senior ministers associated with Keir Starmer.
John Healey appointed Chancellor, Shabana Mahmood retains Home Secretary, Ed Miliband becomes Foreign Secretary, Louise Haigh as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Rachel Reeves, David Lammy, Darren Jones, Steve Reed, Peter Kyle, Richard Hermer, Liz Kendall, and Jo Stevens removed from their cabinet roles.
Burnham aims to build an inclusive administration but signals a significant shift in government direction.
The reshuffle includes both new appointments and the removal of Starmer's allies.
- Who
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham
- What
- Unveiled his first Labour cabinet, removing several senior ministers associated with former prime minister Keir Starmer.
- When
- Recent reshuffle
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- To build an inclusive administration and signal a shift in government direction.
Burnham's New Cabinet
Starmer's Removed Allies
Inclusive Administration
Burnham's New Cabinet
Burnham aims to build an inclusive administration by drawing talent from across Labour’s factions.
Starmer's Removed Allies
The reshuffle signals a significant shift in the government’s direction, removing many ministers viewed as part of Starmer’s inner circle.
Key Appointments
Burnham's New Cabinet
John Healey appointed Chancellor, Shabana Mahmood retains Home Secretary, Ed Miliband becomes Foreign Secretary, Louise Haigh as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Starmer's Removed Allies
Rachel Reeves, David Lammy, Darren Jones, Steve Reed, Peter Kyle, Richard Hermer, Liz Kendall, and Jo Stevens removed from their cabinet roles.
- Prime Minister
- Andy Burnham
- Chancellor
- John Healey
- Home Secretary
- Shabana Mahmood
- Foreign Secretary
- Ed Miliband
- Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
- Louise Haigh
- Former Chancellor
- Rachel Reeves
- Former Foreign Secretary
- David Lammy
- Former Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister
- Darren Jones