Emma Reynolds named new Environment Secretary in surprise reshuffle

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Emma Reynolds has been appointed Environment Secretary | Credit: UK Parliament
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Emma Reynolds has been appointed Environment Secretary | Credit: UK Parliament

Keir Starmer revamps top team following Angela Rayner's resignation as Deputy PM, with Steve Reed leaving Defra to become Housing and Communities Secretary

The government has this afternoon launched a wide-ranging cabinet reshuffle, following the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner over her failure to pay the correct amount...

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