New Health Secretary named after Wes Streeting resignation

"James Murray, the former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, has been appointed Health Secretary following Wes Streeting's resignation, Downing Street said. Mr Streeting resigned from the role on Thursday, saying he had concluded that it would be dishonourable and unprincipled to continue in the Cabinet under Sir Keir Starmer. He added that there was a drift at the top of government and told the Prime Minister it is clear he will not lead Labour into the next election."

"Mr Streeting congratulated the new Health Secretary in a post on X. He wrote: Congratulations to @jamesmurray_ldn on his promotion to Health & Social Care Secretary. He inherits a wonderful team and an important mission. He has my full support. Lucy Rigby will take over Mr Murray's former role as Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Rachel Blake will succeed her as Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Downing Street announced in a statement."

"It follows days of turmoil in which calls have mounted for the Prime Minister to step down in the wake of Labour's local election mauling last week. In Mr Streeting's resignation letter, h"

James Murray has been appointed Health Secretary after Wes Streeting resigned from the Cabinet. Streeting said it would be dishonourable and unprincipled to continue under Sir Keir Starmer and claimed there was a drift at the top of government. Streeting stated it was clear the Prime Minister would not lead Labour into the next election. He congratulated Murray publicly and expressed full support. Downing Street announced that Lucy Rigby will become Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Rachel Blake will succeed her as Economic Secretary to the Treasury. The changes follow days of turmoil and growing calls for the Prime Minister to step down after Labour’s local election losses.

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