David Lammy appointed Deputy Prime Minister in cabinet reshuffle

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  • 05 September, 2025
  • 19:52
David Lammy appointed Deputy Prime Minister in cabinet reshuffle

David Lammy has been appointed the new Deputy Prime Minister following the resignation of Angela Raynor.

Report informs via AP that Lammy, who was Foreign Secretary before the reshuffle, will take over from Ashton MP Raynor - who stood down earlier on Friday following a row over her tax affairs.

Yvette Cooper has been moved from Home Secretary to Foreign Secretary with Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood replacing her, according to reports.