Andy Burnham latest: Angela Rayner returns in cabinet reshuffle as Wes Streeting handed defence secretary

Andy Burnham latest: Angela Rayner returns in cabinet reshuffle as Wes Streeting handed defence secretary John Healey was announced as chancellor in a shock move for the prime minister - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Angela Rayner has returned to government as housing secretary after resigning over her tax affairs last year. Wes Streeting will also return as defence secretary as part of Andy Burnham’s cabinet reshuffle, with Ed Miliband securing a place in his top team as foreign secretary and Shabana Mahmood remaining as home secretary. It comes hours after John Healey was announced as chancellor in a surprise move for the prime minister. Louise Haigh, who managed Mr Burnham’s Makerfield campaign, has been rewarded for her loyalty with a job at the heart of government as first secretary of state and chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. Meanwhile, chancellor Rachel Reeves, deputy prime minister David Lammy and housing secretary Steve Reed, all allies of Sir Keir Starmer, were sacked by the former mayor of Greater Manchester and have returned to the backbenches. The new prime minister earlier delivered his first speech at Downing Street, in which he said he would bring “life’s essentials back under stronger public control” to make them more affordable for the public and pledged to end rough sleeping. Concluding the address, he said: “I will give this my all, and I ask you all to pull with me. Let’s build a new national sense of unity, of common purpose and positivity.” Analysis: Burnham’s shock pick for chancellor signals a true government overhaul Burnham’s shock pick for chancellor signals a true government overhaul Watch: Political Correspondent Millie Cooke reports from Downing Street after Burnham delivers first speech Who are the key winners and losers of Andy Burnham’s reshuffle so far? Andrew Burnham - who took over as prime minister promising a “circuit breaker” for British politics - has started in post with a bang. The new PM conducted a brutal purge of Starmer loyalists, sacking more than nine ministers who had close ties with his predecessor. David Lammy, Darren Jones, Rachel Reeves and Peter Kyle all left the government, while others - including John Healey - had shock promotions. Here, The Independent looks at the key winners and losers of today’s brutal reshuffle so far. Who are the key winners and losers of Andy Burnham’s reshuffle so far? Watch: John Healey appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Andy Burnham What Burnham’s main policy pledges mean for you Andy Burnham has made his inaugural speech as prime minister, giving the nation more detail on his plans and vision for his time in office. The former Greater Manchester mayor ran uncontested for the position after securing the backing of 349 Labour MPs, making it impossible for anyone to stand against him. He became Labour leader on Friday, and met with King Charles today to form a government after Sir Keir Starmer formally resigned. Read more here: Andy Burnham’s main policy pledges – and what they mean for you The full list of Cabinet positions: - Rt Hon John Healey MP as chancellor of the exchequer - Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP as foreign secretary - Rt Hon Louise Haigh MP as first secretary of State, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and minister for the cabinet office - Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP home secretary - Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP as health and social care secretart - Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP will work and pensions secretarty - Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP will return as secretary for communities, housing and local government (MHCLG) - Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP as secretary of state for business, inovation, science and trade - Rt Hon Lucy Powell MP as education secretary - Anneliese Midgley MP as chief whip - Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP will remain minister for women and equalities - Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP will remain secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport (DCMS) - Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP as defence secretary - Alex Norris MP as lord chancellor and secretary of state for justice - Dame Angela Eagle DBE MP as secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs - Miatta Fahnbulleh MP as secretary of state for energy security and net zero - Stephen Kinnock MP as secretary of state for Wales. - Sir Chris Bryant MP as secretary of state for Northern Ireland. - Rt Hon Ellie Reeves KC MP as attorney general - Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP as chief secretary to the treasury - Kanishka Narayan MP as minister of state (minister for Artificial Intelligence) jointly in the cabinet office and DCMS. - Hamish Falconer MP as minister for intergovernmental relations and European relations - Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP will remain as transport secretary - Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP will remain as secretary of state for Scotland. - Rt Hon Sir Alan Campbell MP will remain as lord president of the Council and leader of the House of Commons. - Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Basildon will remain as lord privy seal and leader of the House of Lords. - Matthew Pennycook MP will remain as minister of state in the MHCLG. Watch: David Maddox on Andy Burnham's new cabinet Jobs announced for Alan Campbell, Matthew Pennycook and more Emma Reynolds has been appointed as chief secretary to the Treasury, while Baroness Smith will remain as lord privy seal and leader of the house of lords. Alan Campbell will meanwhile remain as Lord president of the council and leader of the house of commons. Trump breaks silence on 'interesting' conversation with Andy Burnham Donald Trump has spoken out following a phone call with new prime minister Andy Burnham. The US president said on Truth Social: “I had a very good conversation with the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham. :We discussed many subjects, including the outstanding relationship we have had with the UK. We will be meeting in the not too distant future for topics of mutual interest. “The Prime Minister has got a big job ahead of him, but he will be able to do it and, of course, the U.S.A. will be there to help! “We discussed North Sea Oil, Trade, the Military Alliance, Demining of the Hormuz Strait, and many other topics. The call was interesting, and went very well. I wished Prime Minister Burnham, GOOD LUCK AND GODSPEED! President DONALD J. TRUMP” Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments