Who was in Corbyns shadow cabinet?
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Who was in Corbyns shadow cabinet?
Shadow Cabinet from 2015 to 2020
| Portfolio | Shadow Minister | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Leader of the Opposition Leader of the Labour Party | Jeremy Corbyn | 2015–2020 |
| Deputy Leader of the Labour Party | Tom Watson | 2015–2019 |
| Vacant | 2019–2020 | |
| Shadow First Secretary of State | Angela Eagle | 2015–2016 |
Why did Andy Burnham resign?
In September 2016, Burnham said that he would resign as Shadow Home Secretary once a replacement had been found, in order to concentrate on his mayoral bid.
Who is the new Labour shadow chancellor?
On 5 April 2020, Dodds was appointed Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer by new Labour leader Keir Starmer, becoming the first woman to hold this position.
What school did Andy Burnham go to?
University of Cambridge
Andy Burnham/Education
Is Tom Watson an MP?
On 6 November 2019 Watson announced that he would be standing down both as an MP and as Deputy Leader and leave office on 12 December 2019. He stated his decision was “personal, not political” and declared his intention to continue campaigning on health issues.
Who was the last shadow chancellor?
List of Shadow Chancellors
| Name | Term of office | |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Leslie | 11 May 2015 | 12 September 2015 |
| John McDonnell | 13 September 2015 | 5 April 2020 |
| Anneliese Dodds | 5 April 2020 | 9 May 2021 |
| Rachel Reeves | 9 May 2021 | Incumbent |
Is Andy Burnham responsible for Greater Manchester Police?
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, now has responsibilities around the governance and budgets relating to Greater Manchester Police.
Who is chief constable of Greater police?
Constable Stephen Watson
Chief Constable Stephen Watson unveils plan for the future of GMP and announces ‘Promises to the Public’
What does Labour whip mean?
The Chief Whip of the Labour Party oversees the whipping system in the party, which is responsible for ensuring that Labour MPs or members of the House of Lords attend and vote in parliament in the desired way of the party leadership.
Who is mayor of Manchester?
Andy BurnhamSince 2017
Greater Manchester/Mayor