Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reinstated Jonathan Reynolds and Angela Rayner to key ministerial positions, Burnham's office said in a statement on Monday.
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According to Reuters, Reynolds was named secretary of state for business, innovation, science and trade after losing his position as business minister to Peter Kyle in a reshuffle under former Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
On the other hand, Rayner returned as housing minister after quitting her roles as housing secretary, deputy prime minister and deputy Labour Party leader last year after admitting she had unintentionally underpaid taxes on a property purchase. She was also found guilty of breaching the ministerial code of conduct. Rayner also posted on X expressing her delight in aaccepting the new position in Burnham's cabinet.
