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Starmer Reshuffles Team to Combat Labour's Declining Popularity

9/1/2025

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  • Keir Starmer has reshuffled his Downing Street team, appointing Darren Jones as chief secretary and Minouche Shafik as chief economic adviser.
  • These changes aim to improve government performance amid challenges such as the Autumn Budget and migration issues.
  • James Murray replaces Jones as Treasury chief secretary, with Dan Tomlinson succeeding Murray.
  • Starmer's team is under pressure to address Labour's declining popularity, currently at 20%.