Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the make-up of his new UK Government team.
ICB outlines the names that we should be looking out for and why:
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Name
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Title
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Why
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Sir Kier Starmer MP
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Prime Minister
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The political direction of his Government (and the person who takes ultimate responsibility)
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Rachel Reeves MP
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Chancellor
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Budgets and Autumn Statements
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Darren Jones MP
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Chief Secretary to the Treasury
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Responsible for public expenditure, including spending reviews
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Shabana Mahmood MP
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Justice Secretary
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For justice law and procedure in England and Wales
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Bridget Phillipson MP
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Education Secretary
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Education and skills in England
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Liz Kendall MP
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Work and Pensions Secretary
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Benefits and oversight of employers and pensions
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Jonathan Reynolds MP
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Business and Trade Secretary
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The department for economic growth, impacting us in areas on policy such as National Minimum Wage and holiday leave
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It is also worth noting that on top of Rachel Reeves' historic appointment as the first female chancellor, 46% of this cabinet are women - higher than Blair adminstration in 1997.
For Bookkeepers
We need to know the name of the Financial Secretary to the Treasury (FST), as this is the person responsible for the UK tax system, including HMRC and tax administration. Also the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (EST) who works with colleagues in the Treasury and supports the Chancellor, plus the appointment of a Minister for Pensions.
We should also be looking for any announcements made by the Secretaries of State for the devolved nations:
- Hilary Benn MP (Northern Ireland)
- Ian Murray MP (Scotland)
- Jo Stevens MP (Wales)
