LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's David Lammy will be replaced as foreign minister by interior minister Yvette Cooper, Guardian newspaper Political Editor Pippa Crerar said in a post on X. If confirmed, the
Yvette Cooper Takes Over as UK's Foreign Minister, Lammy as Deputy PM
UK Cabinet Reshuffle Overview
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Yvette Cooper was named foreign minister on Friday, replacing David Lammy who will become deputy prime minister and justice minister, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office said in a statement.
Key Appointments
The appointment is the most significant of a cabinet reshuffle carried out by Starmer following the resignation of deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, after she admitted underpaying property tax on a new home.
Impact on Government Departments
Shabana Mahmood, currently the justice minister, will replace Cooper at the home office - or interior ministry - taking on the brief which includes tackling illegal migration.
The government also appointed new ministers in departments including the environment, business, housing, and work and pensions.
(Reporting by William James; Editing by Kate Holton)
