Rachel Reeves became Britain’s first female chancellor as Sir Keir Starmer named his cabinet after entering Downing Street on Friday.
Angela Rayner was appointed Deputy Prime Minister, while Yvette Cooper was made Home Secretary and David Lammy Foreign Secretary.
Lisa Nandy was the first surprise addition to Labour’s top team, as she was promoted to Culture Secretary, after the holder of the brief in Sir Keir’s shadow cabinet lost her seat to the Green Party.
Aside from Ms Nandy, it mirrors his shadow team, including John Healey being made Defence Secretary, Shabana Mahmood Justice Secretary, Wes Streeting Health Secretary, Bridget Phillipson Education Secretary and Ed Miliband Energy Secretary.
Earlier Sir Keir addressed the nation from Downing Street after being made Prime Minister by the King following Labour’s stunning election victory.
“The work of change begins immediately, but have no doubt, we will rebuild Britain,” he said in his first speech as the UK’s new leader. He concluded by saying: “Our work is urgent and we begin it today.”
Sir Keir was swept to power by a landslide Labour victory with bitter recriminations set to begin in the Tory ranks.Mr Sunak earlier apologised to the nation earlier in a speech from Downing Street, and he announced he will quit as leader of the Conservatives.
Speaking outside No. 10, Mr Sunak addressed the nation saying "I am sorry", adding: "I have heard your anger, your disappointment, and I take responsibility".
Mr Sunak’s term as Prime Minister ended in electoral disaster, with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK establishing a foothold in Parliament and the Liberal Democrats making significant gains. The Conservatives were also wiped out of Inner London as Greg Hands sensationally lost Chelsea and Fulham to Labour.
