MP resignation paves way for Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to challenge Starmer

The replacement for Wes Streeting as health secretary in Starmer’s cabinet has just been announced by Downing Street.

Labour’s MP for Ealing North James Murray has been appointed to the role.

He previously worked as the chief secretary to the British treasury and as a former deputy London mayor for housing under Sadiq Khan following the city’s 2016 mayoral election.

The Rt Hon James Murray MP @JamesMurray_ldn has been appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk. pic.twitter.com/5pjmgDOs4s

London Correspondent Mark Paul writes:

MP resignation paves way for Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to challenge Starmer

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