Angela Rayner to replace Lisa Nandy as shadow levelling up secretary
manchestereveningnews.co.ukTameside MP and Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner has been appointed shadow levelling up secretary as part of a shadow cabinet reshuffle.
Rayner, who is the MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, will take the role on from fellow Greater Manchester MP Lisa Nandy, who represents Wigan in parliament.
Nandy has been reappointed as has been appointed shadow cabinet minister for international development, in what will be seen as a 'demotion' from her previous role.
Sir Keir Starmer is carrying out a shadow cabinet reshuffle today, with a number of switches expected. The Labour leader is quoted as saying he has given Angela Rayner an 'important role' in his team. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features "Keir is delighted that Angela has accepted this important role; in addition she will continue to be the strategic lead on Labour's new deal for working people," the Labour source is quoted as saying by the PA news agency.
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