Cabinet ministers of UK PM Keir Starmer

Following the Labour Party’s overwhelming victory in the general election, Keir Starmer, the recently elected prime minister of the United Kingdom, has named the members of his first cabinet.

With this historic victory, 14 years of Conservative rule come to an end.

Following a meeting at Buckingham Palace on Friday, where King Charles III extended an invitation to form a government, Starmer moved quickly to establish his administration.

In addition to her new role as Deputy Prime Minister, 44-year-old Angela Rayner will have the portfolios of Communities, Housing, and Leveling Up.

This was Starmer’s first cabinet confirmation, with Downing Street making the announcement shortly after his assumption of office.

In a historic move, Rachel Reeves has been named the Chancellor of the Exchequer, making her the first woman in the UK to hold this critical finance minister position.

The full list of Starmer’s initial cabinet appointments includes:

Angela Rayner – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities
Rachel Reeves – Chancellor of the Exchequer
David Lammy – Foreign Secretary
Yvette Cooper – Home Secretary
John Healey – Defence Secretary
Pat McFadden – Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Ed Miliband – Energy Secretary
Bridget Phillipson – Education Secretary
Wes Streeting – Health Secretary
Shabana Mahmood – Justice Secretary