U.K. PM Burnham names Reynolds as Business Minister, Rayner for housing
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a cabinet reshuffle, appointing Jonathan Reynolds as Business Minister and Angela Rayner as Housing Minister. The move follows previous political controversies involving the appointees.
Why it matters
Reflects significant changes in the UK government's leadership structure and cabinet composition.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham brought back Jonathan Reynolds as Business Minister and Angela Rayner as Housing Minister, Burnham’s office said in a statement on Monday (July 20, 2026).
Mr. Reynolds was named Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade in an expanded role after losing his position as Business Minister to Peter Kyle in a reshuffle under former Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Mr. Rayner stepped down from her roles as Housing Secretary, Deputy Prime Minister and deputy Labour Party leader last year after admitting she had unintentionally underpaid taxes on a property purchase and was found to have breached the ministerial code of conduct.
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