[Malcolm Armsteen]

Angela Rayner confirmed as deputy Prime Minister, Housing, Levelling Up Secretary. Big portfolio, big vote of confidence.

Good choice. Grooming her for leadership?

[Crabcakes]

Undoubtably. And I think it's great.

[Malcolm Armsteen]

Rachel Reeves is Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Another strong appointment.

[Malcolm Armsteen]

Ed Miliband walking up Downing Street.

Oh fuck...

[Malcolm Armsteen]

Now Lisa Nandy...

Department for International Development?

[Malcolm Armsteen]

Ian Murray - Scotland Secretary?

[Malcolm Armsteen]

Lou Haigh - Transport Secretary?

Lucy Powell - Culture? LOH?

[Malcolm Armsteen]

Liz Kendal - that's a bit of a surprise. Work and Pensions?

Commitment to equality in the cabinet looks firm.

[safe_timber_man]

I'm just going to savour the thread title for a moment.

[Malcolm Armsteen]

Official
Pat McFadden - Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
David Lammy - Foreign Secretary
Yvette Cooper - Home Secretary
John Healey - Defence Secretary

[Malcolm Armsteen]

They're arriving thick and fast...

Angela Smith - Leader in the Lords?

[Malcolm Armsteen]

Shabana Mahmood - Justice Secretary
Ian Campbell - Chief Whip

[Malcolm Armsteen]

Darren Jones - #2 at Treasury?

[Malcolm Armsteen]

Wes Streeting - Health Secretary

Excellent choice.

[safe_timber_man]

I think my only slight concern is David Lammy as Foreign Secretary.

[Malcolm Armsteen]

Hilary Benn in Downing Street. Northern Ireland?

[Malcolm Armsteen]

Bridget Phillipson - Education Secretary
Ed Miliband - Energy Secretary & Net Zero

[Bones McCoy]

Wes Streeting - Health Secretary

Excellent choice.

WARNING: Proud Dad / Son humblebrag follows.

#1 son has recently been promoted to a lead economist on health (Civil Service).

He's spent the last 2 weeks working 12-14 hour days.
Comparing current budget with manifestos of likely government parties.

In a couple of days he'll be presenting the findings to his Grandparent's MP, Wes Streeting.

[Malcolm Armsteen]

Steve Reed in da house - Environment Secretary?

[Malcolm Armsteen]

Rumours that Lisa Nandy goes to Culture & Media.