Keir Starmer's Shadow Cabinet: A History of Reshuffles and Key Players

Introduction

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, has made significant changes to his Shadow Cabinet since becoming leader in 2020. These reshuffles reflect the party's evolving priorities and the challenges it faces in regaining power.

History of Reshuffles

April 2020

Starmer's initial Shadow Cabinet appointed after his election as leader included a mix of experienced and new faces. Key appointments included Rachel Reeves as Shadow Chancellor and Angela Rayner as Deputy Leader.

May 2021

In his first major reshuffle, Starmer moved Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry to the Shadow Trade Secretary role and appointed David Lammy as Shadow Foreign Secretary.

June 2021

Starmer made minor changes to his Shadow Cabinet, including appointing Wes Streeting as Shadow Health Secretary.

November 2021

Starmer's most significant reshuffle to date, he moved several senior figures, including Lisa Nandy and Ed Miliband, to new roles. He also appointed Louise Haigh as Shadow Transport Secretary and Bridget Phillipson as Shadow Education Secretary.

Key Players

Starmer's Shadow Cabinet includes several key figures who are expected to play a leading role in the party's future. These include:

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• Rachel Reeves (Shadow Chancellor)
• Angela Rayner (Deputy Leader)
• David Lammy (Shadow Foreign Secretary)
• Wes Streeting (Shadow Health Secretary)
• Lisa Nandy (Shadow Levelling Up Secretary)
• Ed Miliband (Shadow Climate Change and Net Zero Secretary)