New UK PM appoints cabinet, names country's first female chancellor
London: In a historic move, newly appointed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has named Rachel Reeves as the nation's first female Chancellor of the Exchequer and Angela Rayner as Deputy Prime Minister. This announcement came on Friday, following the formation of Starmer's new cabinet.
Starmer's cabinet includes a record 11 women among its 25 members. Notable appointments include Yvette Cooper as Home Secretary, David Lammy as Foreign Secretary, and John Healey as Defence Secretary. Other key positions include Shabana Mahmood as Justice Secretary, Wes Streeting as Health Secretary, Bridget Phillipson as Education Secretary, and Ed Miliband as Energy Secretary.
In his inaugural speech at Downing Street, Starmer pledged to address the country's "struggling" healthcare system, secure British borders, and meet the needs for schools and affordable homes. He also said that the country has voted decisively for change and a return to public service politics.
"Our country has voted decisively for change and a return of politics to public service," Starmer stated. He acknowledged that "changing a country is not like flicking a switch" and noted the increasing volatility of the world.
Starmer assured that the work for change would begin immediately but would take time. He emphasized his focus on issues that matter to "working-class families" like his own. "If I asked you now whether you believed that Britain will be better for your children, I know too many of you will say no -- and so my government will fight until you believe again," he declared.
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Jawan found dead in CRPF camp in J-K's Shopian
Srinagar (PTI): A CRPF jawan died inside a camp in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.
Head constable Surinder Singh, who hails form Hyderabad, fell unconscious late Tuesday night at the Zainapora Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Shopian, the officials said.
Singh was shifted to Zainapora hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.
Police has taken cognizance of the incident and started proceeding to ascertain cause of Singh's death.
