Key facts
- Harriet Harman has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reconcile with politicians who previously backed Keir Starmer.
- Burnham has appointed several figures who publicly challenged Starmer's authority to key government positions.
- Anas Sarwar, formerly Scottish Labour leader, will serve as trade minister.
- Ed Miliband, who suggested Starmer consider stepping down, is the new foreign secretary.
- John Healey, who resigned from Starmer's cabinet, has been appointed chancellor.
- Wes Streeting has been appointed defense secretary.
- Louise Haigh will serve as first secretary of state and run the Cabinet Office.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed a new top team, rewarding several politicians who were critical of his predecessor, Keir Starmer. This comes after Burnham pledged to end factionalism within the Labour Party. Harriet Harman, a veteran Labour politician, has advised Burnham to mend fences with Starmer's former allies, suggesting figures like Darren Jones could be valuable. Notable appointments include Anas Sarwar as trade minister, Ed Miliband as foreign secretary, John Healey as chancellor, Wes Streeting as defense secretary, and Louise Haigh as first secretary of state and Cabinet Office head. These appointments signal a significant shift in the party's internal dynamics following Starmer's tenure.