Opposition frontbench of Keir Starmer explained

The frontbench of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition in the Parliament of the United Kingdom consists of the Shadow cabinet and other shadow ministers of the political party currently serving as the Official Opposition. From 2020 to 2024, His Majesty's Loyal Opposition was the Labour Party, and the Leader of the Opposition was Keir Starmer.

List of shadow ministers

Key

Sits in the House of Commons
Sits in the House of Lords
Privy Counsellor
Shadow Cabinet full members in bold
Shadow Cabinet attendees in bold italics
Although listed, Parliamentary Private Secretaries do not sit on the front bench.[1] [2] Members of the front bench sitting on Labour's National Executive Committee are also listed.

Leader of the Opposition and Cabinet Office

Office of the Leader of the Opposition
Leader of the Opposition
Leader of the Labour Party
Shadow First Lord of the Treasury
Shadow Minister for the Civil Service
Keir StarmerApr 2020 – present
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Shadow First Secretary of State to September 2023
Shadow Deputy Prime Minister from September 2023
Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
Strategic Lead for Labours New Deal from September 2023
Angela RaynerApr 2020 – present
Chair of the Labour PartyAngela RaynerApr 2020 – May 2021
Anneliese DoddsMay 2021 – present
Chair of the Labour Policy ReviewAnneliese DoddsMay 2021 – present
National Campaign CoordinatorAngela RaynerApr 2020 – May 2021
Shabana MahmoodMay 2021 – September 2023
Pat McFaddenSeptember 2023 – present
Deputy National Campaign CoordinatorConor McGinnJun 2021 – September 2022
Ellie ReevesSeptember 2023 – present
Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Leader of the OppositionCarolyn HarrisApr 2020 – May 2021
Sharon HodgsonMay 2021 – February 2023
Jessica MordenFebruary 2023 – present
Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Deputy Leader of the OppositionKim JohnsonApr 2020 – Oct 2020
Navendu MishraApr 2020 – Oct 2020
Florence EshalomiMay 2021 – September 2023
Navendu MishraSeptember 2023 – present
Parliamentary Lead for the Labour Party ChairChris Elmore
Cabinet Office
Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of LancasterShadow Minister for the Cabinet OfficeRachel ReevesApr 2020 – May 2021
Angela RaynerMay 2021 – September 2023
Pat McFaddenSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister of State at the Cabinet OfficeThe Baroness Chapman of DarlingtonJun 2021 – present
Shadow Minister without PortfolioConor McGinnDecember 2021 – September 2022
Nick Thomas-SymondsSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Young People and DemocracyCat SmithApr 2020 – May 2021
Shadow Secretary of State for Young People and DemocracyMay 2021 – Nov 2021
Shadow Minister for Brexit and European Union NegotiationsPaul BlomfieldApr 2020 – Dec 2020
Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office (junior)Helen HayesApr 2020 – Dec 2020
Rachel HopkinsDec 2021 – July 2022
Florence EshalomiJuly 2022 – September 2023
Shadow Minister in the Cabinet OfficeNia GriffithSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Cabinet OfficeFleur AndersonJan 2021 – Dec 2021
Shadow Paymaster GeneralJack DromeyJan 2021 – Dec 2021
Fleur AndersonDec 2021 – September 2023
Jonathan AshworthSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Arts and Civil SocietyBarbara KeeleyMarch 2022 – September 2023
Parliamentary Private SecretaryBeth WinterApr 2020 – Sep 2020
Sarah OwenOct 2020 – Oct 2020
Apr 2021 – May 2021
Florence EshalomiMay 2021 – Present
Shadow Spokesperson for the Cabinet Office, Constitutional and Devolved issuesThe Baroness Hayter of Kentish TownApr 2020 – Oct 2021
The Baroness Smith of BasildonApr 2020 – October 2023
The Lord Kennedy of SouthwarkMay 2021 – May 2021, February 2023 – October 2023
The Baron Collins of HighburyFebruary 2023 – October 2023
National Executive Committee
Front Bench Representative on the National Executive Committee of the Labour PartyJim McMahonApr 2020 – May 2021
Jonathan ReynoldsApr 2020 – present
Jo StevensApr 2020 – May 2021
Anneliese DoddsMay 2021 – present
Shabana MahmoodMay 2021 – present

Devolved and local government

Department for Communities and Local Government (2020–21)
Levelling Up, Housing, Communities and Local Government (2021–present)
Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local GovernmentSteve ReedApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentLisa NandyNov 2021 – September 2023
Angela RaynerSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Community CohesionNaz ShahApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for FaithsJanet DabyApr 2020 – Jul 2020
Shadow Minister for Faiths, Women and EqualitiesJul 2020 – Dec 2020
Shadow Minister for Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and FaithSarah OwenDec 2021 – October 2022
shadow Minister for FaithSarah OwenOctober 2022 – November 2023
The Baroness SherlockNovember 2023 – present
shadow Minister for Homelessness, Rough SleepingPaula BarkerOctober 2022 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Devolution and the English RegionsPaula BarkerSeptember 2023 – November 2023
Shadow Minister for English Devolution and Local GovernmentJim McMahonNovember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Housing and PlanningMatthew PennycookDec 2021 – present
Shadow Minister for Levelling UpAlex NorrisDec 2021 – Sep 2023
Shadow Minister for Business, Employment Rights and Levelling UpJustin MaddersSep 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Local GovernmentKate HollernApr 2020 – May 2021
Jeff SmithMay 2021 – Dec 2021
Mike AmesburyDec 2021 – June 2022
Sarah OwenOctober 2022 – November 2023
Shadow Minister for Local Services and CommunitiesLiz TwistNovember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for DemocracyFlorence EshalomiSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Building Safety and HomelessnessMike AmesburySeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for the New Deal for Working PeopleImran HussainSeptember 2023 – November 2023[3]
Parliamentary Private SecretaryFeryal ClarkApr 2020 – May 2021
Shadow Spokesperson for Communities and Local GovernmentThe Lord Kennedy of SouthwarkApr 2020 – Dec 2021
The Baroness Blake of LeedsMay 2021 – Dec 2021
Shadow Spokesperson for Levelling Up, Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentThe Baroness Hayman of UllockDec 2021 – October 2023
The Lord Khan of BurnleyDec 2021 – present
The Baroness WheelerDec 2021 – February 2023
The Baroness Taylor of StevenageFebruary 2023 – present
Housing (2020–21)
Shadow Secretary of State for HousingThangam DebbonaireApr 2020 – May 2021
Lucy PowellMay 2021 – Nov 2021
Shadow Minister for Housing and PlanningMike AmesburyApr 2020 – May 2021
Shadow Minister for HousingMay 2021 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for PlanningRuth CadburyMay 2021 – Dec 2021
Parliamentary Private SecretaryFeryal ClarkApr 2020 – May 2021
Shadow Spokesperson for HousingThe Lord Kennedy of SouthwarkApr 2020 – Dec 2021
The Baroness Blake of LeedsMay 2021 – Dec 2021
Northern Ireland
Shadow Secretary of State for Northern IrelandTony LloydApr 2020 – Apr 2020
Louise HaighApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Peter KyleNov 2021 – September 2023
Hilary BennSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Northern IrelandKarin SmythApr 2020 – Feb 2021
Alex Davies-JonesFeb 2021 – Dec 2021
Tonia AntoniazziDec 2021 – September 2023
Fleur AndersonSeptember 2023 – present
Parliamentary Private SecretaryRuth JonesApr 2020 – Aug 2020
Charlotte NicholsAug 2020 – Nov 2020
Kate OsborneDec 2021 – present
Shadow Spokesperson for Northern IrelandThe Baroness Smith of BasildonApr 2020 – present
Scotland
Shadow Secretary of State for ScotlandIan MurrayApr 2020 – present
Shadow Minister for ScotlandChris ElmoreApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Liz TwistDec 2021 – September 2023
Gerald JonesSeptember 2023 – present
Michael ShanksNovember 2023 – present
Parliamentary Private SecretaryOlivia BlakeApr 2020 – Sep 2020
Tonia AntoniazziSep 2020 – Dec 2020
Shadow Spokesperson for ScotlandThe Lord Davidson of Glen ClovaApr 2020 – May 2021
The Lord Falconer of ThorotonMay 2021 – Nov 2021
The Baroness Smith of BasildonApr 2020 – October 2023
Shadow Spokesperson for ScotlandLord McNicolOctober 2023 – present
Wales
Shadow Secretary of State for WalesNia GriffithApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Jo StevensNov 2021 – present
Shadow Minister for WalesGerald JonesApr 2020 – September 2023
Jessica MordenSeptember 2023 – present
Parliamentary Private SecretaryAlex Davies-JonesApr 2020 – Feb 2021
Shadow Spokesperson for WalesThe Lord Griffiths of Burry PortApr 2020 – May 2020
The Baroness Hayter of Kentish TownApr 2020 – May 2021
The Baroness Wilcox of NewportMay 2021 – present

Digital, culture, media and sport

Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and SportJo StevensApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Lucy PowellNov 2021 – September 2023
Thangam DebbonaireSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Arts and Civil SocietyBarbara KeeleyMar 2022 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Arts, Heritage and Civil SocietyLilian GreenwoodSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Music and TourismBarbara KeeleySeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Arts, Civil Society and YouthRachael MaskellDec 2021 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for Cultural IndustriesTracy BrabinApril 2020 – Dec 2020
Shadow Minister for Cultural Industries and SportAlison McGovernDec 2020 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for MediaChris MathesonApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for Media, Data and Digital InfrastructureChris ElmoreDec 2021 – July 2022
Stephanie PeacockJuly 2022 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Sport, Gambling and MediaStephanie PeacockSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Creative Industries and DigitalChris BryantSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Science, Research and DigitalChi OnwurahApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for SportAlison McGovernApr 2020 – Dec 2020
Shadow Minister for Sport, Tourism, Heritage and MusicJeff SmithDec 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Tech, Gambling and Digital EconomyAlex Davies-JonesDec 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Tourism and HeritageAlex SobelApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for Voluntary Sector and CharitiesRachael MaskellApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Parliamentary Private SecretaryOlivia BlakeApr 2020 – Sep 2020
Shadow Spokesperson for Digital, Culture, Media and SportThe Lord Griffiths of Burry PortApr 2020 – May 2020
The Baroness Hayter of Kentish TownApr 2020 – May 2021
The Lord Bassam of BrightonMay 2020 – present
The Lord Stevenson of BalmacaraMay 2020 – Jan 2021, October 2022 – February 2023
The Baroness MerronMay 2021 – October 2023
The Baroness ThorntonOctober 2023 – present
Opposition Whip in the House of LordsThe Baroness MerronMay 2021 – October 2023

Economy

Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (2020–21)
Business and Industrial Strategy (2021–23)
Department for Business and Trade (2023 –)
Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial StrategyEd MilibandApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Industrial StrategyJonathan ReynoldsNov 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Secretary of State for Business and TradeJonathan ReynoldsSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Business and ConsumersLucy PowellApr 2020 – May 2021
Seema MalhotraMay 2021 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Labour MarketsDec 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Investment and Small BusinessRushanara AliSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Industry and DecarbonisationSarah JonesSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Business and IndustryBill EstersonDec 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Climate ChangeMatthew PennycookApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for Employment Rights and ProtectionsJustin MaddersDec 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Business, Employment Rights and Levelling UpJustin MaddersSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for TradeGareth ThomasSeptember 2023 – preesnt
Shadow Minister for ExportsAfzal KhanSeptember 2023 – November 2023
Tan DhesiNovember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for the Green New Deal and EnergyAlan WhiteheadApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for LabourThe Baroness Hayter of Kentish TownApr 2020 – Oct 2021
Shadow Minister for Science, Research and DigitalChi OnwurahApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for Science, Research and InnovationDec 2021 – September 2023
Parliamentary Private SecretarySam TarryApr 2020 – Jan 2021
Shadow Spokesperson for Business, Energy and Industrial StrategyThe Lord Bassam of BrightonApr 2020 – September 2023
The Lord Stevenson of BalmacaraApr 2020 – Jan 2021, February 2023 – September 2023
The Lord LennieMay 2021 – February 2023
The Baroness Chapman of DarlingtonDec 2021 – June 2022, February 2023 – October 2023
Lord LeongFebruary 2023 – present
Lord McNicolOctober 2023 – present
Shadow Spokesperson for EnergyThe Lord GrantchesterApr 2020 – January 2022
Opposition Whip in the House of LordsThe Baroness Blake of LeedsMay 2021 – October 2023
Employment Rights and Protections (2020–21)
Future of Work (2021–2023)
Shadow Secretary of State for the Future of WorkAngela RaynerMay 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Secretary of State for Employment Rights and ProtectionsAndy McDonaldApr 2020 – Sep 2021
Shadow Minister for Employment RightsImran HussainApr 2020 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Employment Rights and ProtectionsJustin MaddersDec 2021 – September 2023
Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Shadow Employment SecretaryMary FoyApr 2020 – Oct 2020
Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Shadow Future of Work SecretaryFlorence EshalomiMay 2021 – September 2023
Treasury
Shadow Chancellor of the ExchequerAnneliese DoddsApr 2020 – May 2021
Rachel ReevesMay 2021 – present
Shadow Chief Secretary to the TreasuryBridget PhillipsonApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Pat McFaddenNov 2021 – September 2023
Darren JonesSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Financial Secretary to the TreasuryDan CardenApr 2020 – Oct 2020
James MurrayOct 2020 – present
Shadow Economic Secretary to the TreasuryShadow City MinisterPat McFaddenApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Tulip SiddiqDec 2021 – present
Shadow Exchequer Secretary to the TreasuryWes StreetingApr 2020 – Oct 2020
Abena Oppong-AsareOct 2020 – September 2023
Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiSeptember 2023 – November 2023
Lord LivermoreNovember 2023 – present
Parliamentary Private SecretaryAbena Oppong-AsareApr 2020 – Oct 2020
Tonia AntoniazziJun 2021 – Dec 2021
Debbie AbrahamsJan 2022 – Feb 2023
Samantha DixonFeb 2023 – present
Shadow Spokesperson for the TreasuryThe Lord Davidson of Glen ClovaApr 2020 – May 2021
The Lord TunnicliffeApr 2020 – May 2023
The Baroness Chapman of DarlingtonFebruary 2023 – October 2023
Lord LivermoreApril 2023 – November 2023

Environment

Climate Change and Net Zero (2021–2023)
Energy Security and Net Zero (2023–)
Shadow Secretary of State of Climate Change and Net ZeroEd MilibandNov 2021 – present
Shadow Minister for Climate ChangeOlivia BlakeDec 2021 – June 2022
Kerry McCarthyJune 2022 – present
Shadow Minister for the Green New Deal and EnergyAlan WhiteheadDec 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Energy SecurityAlan WhiteheadSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Industry and DecarbonisationSarah JonesSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Clean Power and ConsumersJeff SmithSeptember 2023 – present
Parliamentary Private SecretaryMick WhitleyDec 2021 – Dec 2021
Shadow Spokesperson for Business, Energy and Industrial StrategyThe Lord Bassam of BrightonApr 2020 – September 2023
The Lord LennieMay 2021 – present
The Baroness Chapman of DarlingtonDec 2021 – June 2022
Shadow Spokesperson for EnergyThe Lord GrantchesterApr 2020 – January 2022
Opposition Whip in the House of LordsThe Baroness Blake of LeedsMay 2021 – present
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsLuke PollardApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Daniel Zeichner (acting)Aug 2021 – Oct 2021
Jim McMahonNov 2021 – September 2023
Steve ReedSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Air QualityRuth JonesDec 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Environmental Protection and Animal WelfareRuth JonesSep 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for the Natural Environment and Air QualityLloyd Russell-MoyleApr 2020 – Jul 2020
Ruth JonesAug 2020 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for the Natural Environment and Climate ChangeAlex SobelDec 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Nature and Rural AffairsToby PerkinsSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Flooding, Oceans and Costal CommunitiesEmma HardySeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Nature, Water and FloodingOlivia BlakeMay 2021 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for FloodingStephanie PeacockApr 2020 – May 2021
Shadow Minister for Food, Farming and FisheriesDaniel ZeichnerApr 2020 – May 2021
Shadow Minister for Food, Farming and Rural AffairsMay 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Food, Farming and FisheriesSeptember 2023 – present
Parliamentary Private SecretaryRuth JonesApr 2020 – Aug 2020
Shadow Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsThe Lord GrantchesterApr 2020 – May 2021
The Baroness Jones of WhitchurchApr 2020 – July 2022
The Baroness Hayman of UllockOct 2020 – present
The Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-TrentFebruary 2023 – October 2023
Opposition Whip in the House of LordsThe Lord Khan of BurnleyMay 2021 – Dec 2021

Foreign relations

Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (2020–21)
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (2021–present)
Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth AffairsLisa NandyApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development AffairsDavid LammyNov 2021 – present
Shadow Cabinet Minister for International DevelopmentPreet GillNov 2021 – September 2023
Lisa NandySeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for AfricaStephen DoughtyApr 2020 – December 2021
Lyn BrownDec 2021 – present
Shadow Minister for Asia and the PacificStephen KinnockApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Catherine WestDec 2021 – present
Shadow Minister for Europe and the AmericasCatherine WestApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Stephen DoughtyDec 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Europe and North AmericaStephen DoughtySeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for the Middle East and North AfricaWayne DavidApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Bambos CharalambousDec 2021 – Jun 2023[4]
Wayne DavidJune 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Peace and DisarmamentFabian HamiltonApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for Peace and Disarmament, Latin America and the CaribbeanDec 2021 – Sep 2023
Shadow Minister for Latin America and the CaribbeanAnna McMorrinSep 2023 – present
Parliamentary Private SecretarySarah OwenApr 2020 – Oct 2020
Janet DabyDec 2021 – present
Shadow Spokesperson for Foreign and Commonwealth AffairsThe Lord Collins of HighburyApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Shadow Spokesperson for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development AffairsDec 2021 – present
Shadow Spokesperson for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development AffairsThe Baroness Smith of BasildonFebruary 2023 – October 2023
International Development (2020–21)
Shadow Secretary of State for International DevelopmentPreet GillApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Shadow Minister for International DevelopmentAnna McMorrinApr 2020 – May 2021
Stephen DoughtyApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Yasmin QureshiApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Parliamentary Private SecretaryFleur AndersonApr 2020 – Jan 2021
Shadow Spokesperson for International DevelopmentApr 2020 – Dec 2021
International Trade (2020–2023)
Shadow Secretary of State for International TradeEmily ThornberryApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Nick Thomas-SymondsNov 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Brexit and EU NegotiationsPaul BlomfieldApr 2020 – Jan 2021
Shadow Minister for International TradeBill EstersonApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Gareth ThomasApr 2020 – September 2023
Nia GriffithDec 2021 – September 2023
Ruth CadburyDec 2021 – September 2023
Parliamentary Private SecretaryCharlotte NicholsApr 2020 – Nov 2020
Shadow Spokesperson for International TradeThe Lord Stevenson of BalmacaraApr 2020 – Jan 2021
The Lord Bassam of BrightonApr 2020 – September 2023
The Lord LennieMay 2021 – September 2023
The Baroness Blake of LeedsDecember 2021 – September 2023
Defence
Shadow Secretary of State for DefenceJohn HealeyApr 2020 – present
Shadow Minister for the Armed ForcesStephen MorganApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Stephen KinnockDec 2021 – Feb 2022
Luke PollardFeb 2022 – present
Shadow Minister for Defence ProcurementKhalid MahmoodApr 2020 – Apr 2021
Chris EvansMay 2021 – September 2023
Maria EagleSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for VeteransSharon HodgsonApr 2020 – May 2021
Stephanie PeacockMay 2021 – July 2022
Rachel HopkinsJuly 2022 – November 2023
Steve McCabeNovember 2023 – present
Parliamentary Private SecretaryChris EvansApr 2020 – May 2021
Rachel HopkinsMay 2021 – Dec 2021
Paulette Hamilton
Shadow Spokesperson for DefenceThe Lord TouhigApr 2020 – May 2021
The Lord TunnicliffeApr 2020 – present
The Lord CoakerMay 2021 – present
The Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-TrentSeptember 2023 – present
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Law and order

Home Department
Shadow Secretary of State for the Home DepartmentNick Thomas-SymondsApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Yvette CooperNov 2021 – present
Shadow Minister for Crime Reduction and CourtsBambos CharalambousApr 2020 – May 2021
Holly LynchMay 2021 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for Crime ReductionNaz ShahDec 2021 – November 2023
Feryal ClarkNovember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and SafeguardingJess PhillipsApr 2020 – November 2023
Alex Davies-JonesNovember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for ImmigrationHolly LynchApr 2020 – May 2021
Bambos CharalambousMay 2021 – Dec 2021
Jack DromeyDec 2021 – Jan 2022
Stephen KinnockFeb 2022 – present
Shadow Minister for Policing and the Fire ServiceSarah JonesApr 2020 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for PolicingAlex NorrisSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for SecurityConor McGinnApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Holly LynchDecember 2021 – September 2023
Dan JarvisSeptember 2023 – present
Parliamentary Private SecretaryTaiwo OwatemiApr 2020 – Sep 2021
Shadow Spokesperson for Home AffairsThe Lord Kennedy of SouthwarkApr 2020 – May 2021
The Lord RosserApr 2020 – February 2023
The Lord CoakerMay 2021 – present
The Lord Ponsonby of ShulbredeMay 2021 – present
Justice
Shadow Secretary of State for JusticeShadow Lord ChancellorDavid LammyApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Steve ReedNov 2021 – September 2023
Shabana MahmoodSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Courts and SentencingAlex CunninghamApr 2020 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Courts and Legal ServicesAlex CunninghamSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Crime Reduction and CourtsBambos CharalambousApr 2020 – May 2021
Holly LynchMay 2021 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for Legal AidKarl TurnerApr 2020 – Oct 2021
Andy SlaughterOct 2021 – Dec 2021
Afzal KhanDec 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Prisons and ProbationLyn BrownApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Ellie ReevesDec 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Prisons, Parole and ProbationRuth CadburySeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Victims and Youth JusticePeter KyleApr 2020 – May 2021
Anna McMorrinMay 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Victims and SentencingKevin BrennanSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Youth JusticeJanet DabySeptember 2023 – present
Parliamentary Private SecretaryDarren JonesApr 2020 – May 2020
Ruth CadburyMay 2020 – May 2021
Shadow Spokesperson for JusticeThe Lord Falconer of ThorotonApr 2020 – Nov 2021
The Lord Ponsonby of ShulbredeApr 2020 – present
The Baroness Chapman of DarlingtonDec 2021 – February 2023
Law Officers
Shadow Attorney General for England and Wales
Shadow Advocate General for Northern Ireland
The Lord Falconer of ThorotonApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Emily ThornberryNov 2021 – present
Shadow Solicitor General for England and WalesEllie ReevesApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Andy SlaughterDec 2021 – November 2023
Karl TurnerNovember 2023 – present
Shadow Advocate General for ScotlandThe Lord Davidson of Glen ClovaApr 2020 – May 2021
The Lord Falconer of ThorotonMay 2021 – Nov 2021
Parliamentary Private SecretaryDarren JonesApr 2020 – May 2020
Ruth CadburyMay 2020 – May 2021

Parliament

House Leaders
Shadow Leader of the House of CommonsValerie VazApr 2020 – May 2021
Thangam DebbonaireMay 2021 – September 2023
Lucy PowellSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of CommonsAfzal KhanApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Jessica MordenDec 2021 – Sep 2023
Nick SmithSep 2023 – present
Shadow Leader of the House of LordsThe Baroness Smith of BasildonApr 2020 – present
Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of LordsThe Baroness Hayter of Kentish TownApr 2020 – Oct 2021
The Lord Collins of HighburyOct 2021 – present
House of Commons Whips
Opposition Chief Whip in the House of CommonsNick BrownApr 2020 – May 2021
Alan CampbellMay 2021 – present
Opposition Deputy Chief Whip in the House of CommonsAlan CampbellApr 2020 – May 2021
Lilian GreenwoodMay 2021 – September 2023
Holly Lynch (Legislation)September 2023 – present
Mark Tami (Accommodation and Pairing)September 2023 – present
Opposition Pairing Whip in the House of CommonsApr 2020 – September 2023
Shadow Vice Chamberlain of Her Majesty's HouseholdJessica MordenApr 2020 – September 2023
Opposition Whip in the House of CommonsChris Elmore Senior Opposition Whip(jointly with Deputy Party Chair)Apr 2020 – present
Colleen FletcherApr 2020 – present
Jeff SmithApr 2020 – May 2021
Liz TwistApr 2020 – September 2023
Bambos CharalambousApr 2020 – May 2021
Rosie DuffieldApr 2020 – May 2020
Florence EshalomiApr 2020 – Dec 2020
Mary GlindonApr 2020 – present
James MurrayApr 2020 – Oct 2020
Marie RimmerApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Matt WesternApr 2020 – Mar 2021
Gill FurnissJul 2020 – Jan 2022
Feryal ClarkMay 2021 – Dec 2021
Sarah OwenMay 2021 – January 2023
Gerald JonesDec 2021 – present
Taiwo OwatemiDec 2021 – present
Navendu MishraJan 2022 – September 2023
Tonia AntoniazziOctober 2022 – present
Christian WakefordNovember 2022 – present
Samantha DixonSeptember 2023 – present
Kim LeadbeaterSeptember 2023 – March 2024
Andrew WesternSeptember 2023 – present
Jeff Smith Senior Opposition WhipNovember 2023 – present
Keir MatherMarch 2024 – present
House of Lords Whips
Opposition Chief Whip in the House of LordsThe Lord McAvoyApr 2020 – Jun 2021
The Lord Kennedy of SouthwarkJun 2021 – present
Opposition Deputy Chief Whip in the House of LordsThe Lord TunnicliffeApr 2020 – June 2022
The Baroness Wheeler (Health and Social Care)Apr 2020 – present
Opposition Whip in the House of LordsThe Lord Collins of HighburyApr 2020 – present
The Lord GrantchesterApr 2020 – May 2021
The Lord Griffiths of Burry PortApr 2020 – May 2020
The Lord Kennedy of SouthwarkApr 2020 – May 2021
The Lord LennieApr 2020 – October 2023
The Lord LivermoreApr 2020 – Jul 2020, 2023 – November 2023
The Lord McNicol of West KilbrideApr 2020 – Apr 2020
The Lord Stevenson of BalmacaraApr 2020 – Jan 2021
The Baroness Wilcox of Newport (Education, Work and Pensions)Mar 2020 – present
The Baroness Hayman of UllockOct 2020 – present
The Baroness Blake of Leeds (BEIS, International Trade)May 2021 – present
The Lord Khan of Burnley (DEFRA)May 2021 – present
The Baroness Merron (DCMS)May 2021 – present
The Baroness Chapman of DarlingtonJun 2021 – December 2022
The Lord CoakerDec 2021 – present
Baroness Taylor of StevenageJan 2023 – present
Lord LeongFebruary 2023 – present
The Baroness TwycrossFebruary 2023 – present
The Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-TrentFebruary 2023 – present
The lord Hunt of Kings HeathJanuary 2024 – present

Social services

Education
Shadow Secretary of State for EducationRebecca Long-BaileyApr 2020 – Jun 2020
Kate GreenJun 2020 – Nov 2021
Bridget PhillipsonNov 2021 – present
Shadow Minister for Apprenticeships and Life-Long LearningToby PerkinsApr 2020 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for SkillsSeema MalhotraSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Children and Early YearsTulip SiddiqApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Helen HayesDec 2021 – present
Shadow Minister for Further Education and Universitiesto March 2021, Higher Education from March 2021Emma HardyApr 2020 – Mar 2021
Matt WesternMar 2021 – present
Shadow Minister for SchoolsMargaret GreenwoodApr 2020 – Oct 2020
Wes StreetingOct 2020 – May 2021
Peter KyleMay 2021 – Nov 2021
Stephen MorganDecember 2021 – September 2023
Catherine McKinnellSep 2023 – present
Parliamentary Private SecretaryChristian WakefordMay 2022 – present
Shadow Spokesperson for EducationThe Lord Bassam of BrightonApr 2020 – May 2021
The Lord Watson of InvergowrieApr 2020 – April 2022
The Baroness SherlockMay 2021 – May 2022
The Baroness Chapman of DarlingtonMay 2022 – February 2023
The Baroness TwycrossFebruary 2023 – present
The Baroness ThorntonFebruary 2023 – October 2023
Opposition Whip in the House of LordsThe Baroness Wilcox of NewportMar 2020 – present
Health and Social Care
Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social CareJonathan AshworthApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Wes StreetingNov 2021 – present
Shadow Minister for HealthKarin SmythSeptember 2023 – present
Feryal ClarkSeptember 2023 – November 2023
Shadow Minister for Mental HealthRosena Allin-KhanApr 2020 – May 2021
Shadow Secretary of State for Mental HealthMay 2021 – Nov 2021
Shadow Cabinet Minister for Mental HealthNov 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Women's Health and Mental HealthAbena Oppong-AsareSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Primary Care and Patient SafetyFeryal ClarkDec 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Public HealthAndrew GwynneDec 2021 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Primary Care and Public HealthPreet GillSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Public Health and Patient SafetyAlex NorrisApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for Secondary Care, Workforce and Patient HealthJustin MaddersApr 2020 – Dec 2021
Shadow Minister for Social CareLiz KendallApr 2020 – September 2023
Karin Smyth (acting)Dec 2021 – November 2022
Andrew GwynneSeptember 2023 – present
Parliamentary Private SecretaryNadia WhittomeApr 2020 – Sep 2020
Ashley Dalton
Shadow Spokesperson for Health and Social CareThe Baroness ThorntonApr 2020 – April 2022
The Baroness MerronMay 2021 – present
Shadow Spokesperson for Social Care, Opposition Whip in the House of LordsThe Baroness WheelerApr 2020 – present
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and TechnologyPeter KyleSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Creative Industries and DigitalChris BryantSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Tech and Digital EconomyAlex Davies-JonesSeptember 2023 – November 2023
Chris EvansNovember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for AI and Intellectual PropertyMatt RoddaSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Science, Research & InnovationChi OnwurahSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Spokesperson for Science Innovation and TechnologyThe Lord Bassam of BrightonSeptember 2023 – present
The Lord Stevenson of BalmacaraSeptember 2023 – present
The Baroness Jones of WhitchurchOctober 2023 – present
Work and Pensions
Shadow Secretary of State for Work and PensionsJonathan ReynoldsApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Jonathan AshworthNov 2021 – September 2023
Liz KendallSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Child Poverty StrategyKate GreenApr 2020 – Jun 2020
Shadow Minister for Disabled PeopleVicky FoxcroftApr 2020 – present
Shadow Minister for EmploymentSeema MalhotraApr 2020 – May 2021
Andy McDonaldMay 2021 – Sep 2021
Alison McGovernDec 2021 – present
Shadow Minister for PensionsJack DromeyApr 2020 – Jan 2021
Matt RoddaJan 2021 – September 2023
Gill FurnissSep 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Social SecurityKaren BuckMay 2021 – September 2023
Chris EvansSeptember 2023 – November 2023
Alison McGovernJanuary 2024 – present
Parliamentary Private SecretaryTonia AntoniazziApr 2020 – Dec 2020
Shadow Spokesperson for Work and PensionsThe Baroness SherlockApr 2020 – present
Opposition Whip in the House of LordsThe Baroness Wilcox of NewportMar 2020 – February 2023
The Baroness ThorntonFebruary 2023 –October 2023

Transport

Transport
Shadow Secretary of State for TransportJim McMahonApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Louise HaighNov 2021 – present
Shadow Minister for Aviation and MaritimeMike KaneApr 2020 – present
Shadow Minister for Buses and Local TransportMatt RoddaApr 2020 – Jan 2021
Sam TarryJan 2021 – July 2022
Shadow Minister for Buses and TaxisSimon LightwoodSept 2022 – September 2023
Shadow Minister for Local Transport (including buses, taxis and light rail)Simon LightwoodSept 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for Green TransportKerry McCarthyApr 2020 – Nov 2021
Shadow Minister for RailwaysTanmanjeet Singh DhesiApr 2020 – September 2023
Stephen MorganSeptember 2023 – present
Shadow Minister for RoadsGill FurnissJan 2022 – September 2023
Bill EstersonSeptember 2023 – present
Parliamentary Private SecretaryAlex Davies-JonesApr 2020 – Feb 2021
Shadow Spokesperson for TransportThe Lord RosserApr 2020 – February 2023
The Lord TunnicliffeApr 2020 – present
The Baroness Taylor of StevenageFebruary 2023 – October 2023
The Lord LiddleOctober 2023 – present

Women and equalities

Equalities Office
Shadow Secretary of State for Women and EqualitiesMarsha de CordovaApr 2020 – Sep 2021
Anneliese DoddsSep 2021 – present
Shadow Minister for Faiths, Women and EqualitiesJanet DabyJul 2020 – Dec 2020
Shadow Minister for Women and EqualitiesGill FurnissApr 2020 – Jul 2020
Charlotte NicholsNov 2020 – Sep 2021
Taiwo OwatemiSep 2021 – September 2022
Yasmin QureshiOctober 2022 – November 2023
Ashley DaltonNovember 2023 – present
Parliamentary Private SecretaryRachel HopkinsApr 2020 – Oct 2020
Shadow Spokesperson for Women and EqualitiesThe Lord Collins of HighburyApr 2020 – Sep 2020, February 2023 – present
The Baroness Hayter of Kentish TownApr 2020 – Sep 2020
The Baroness Wilcox of NewportSep 2020 – May 2021
The Baroness ThorntonMay 2021 – present

Reshuffles and changes

Keir Starmer appointed his first shadow cabinet on 5 and 6 April 2020,[5] [6] and completed the appointment of shadow portfolios on 9 April 2020,[7] [8] opposition whips on 14 April 2020,[9] and Parliamentary Private Secretaries (PPSs) on 14 May 2020.[10] [11]

2020

April

In the initial Shadow Transport team appointments, Mike Kane was Shadow Regional Transport Minister, Kerry McCarthy Shadow Green Transport and Aviation Minister, and Matt Rodda Shadow Buses Minister.[12] Kane was subsequently appointed McCarthy's Aviation brief, alongside Maritime, and Rodda covered the Regional Transport brief.

Iain McNicol was originally appointed as an Opposition Whip in the Lords, but stood down on 15 April pending the results an investigation into his conduct following a leaked report.[13] [14]

Following a period of leave from the role, Tony Lloyd stood down as Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary on 28 April.[15] He was succeeded by Louise Haigh, who was appointed to the position on an interim basis during his absence.

In late April, Party Chair Angela Rayner appointed Marsha de Cordova as Lead on Equality and Inclusion within the party, Tulip Siddiq as Parliamentary Lead on Party Development and Sam Tarry as Parliamentary Lead on Campaigns and Organisation.[16]

May

Darren Jones stepped down as PPS to the Shadow Justice and Law Officer teams upon his election as Chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee.[17]

Rosie Duffield resigned as an opposition whip on 31 May after being found to have broken coronavirus lockdown rules.[18]

June

Starmer sacked Shadow Education Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey on 25 June,[19] and announced Shadow Child Poverty Strategy Minister Kate Green as her replacement two days later.[20]

July

Shadow Women and Equalities Minister Gill Furniss moved to become an opposition whip on 10 July, and was succeeded by Shadow Faiths Minister Janet Daby, who became Shadow Minister for Faiths, Women and Equalities.[21]

Lloyd Russell-Moyle credited a "right-wing media campaign" for his resignation as Shadow Environment Minister on 16 July,[22] and was replaced by Ruth Jones on 12 August. Charlotte Nichols succeeded Jones as PPS to the Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary, also remaining PPS to the Shadow International Trade Secretary.[23]

September

After rebelling against the Labour whip on the Overseas Operations Bill, Olivia Blake, Nadia Whittome and Beth Winter resigned from their PPS posts on 24 September 2020.[24]

October

Dan Carden resigned as Shadow Treasury Minister on 15 October, informing the leadership of his intention to vote against Labour whip on the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) bill.[25] Shadow Education Minister Margaret Greenwood and PPSs Mary Foy, Rachel Hopkins, Kim Johnson, Navendu Mishra and Sarah Owen also resigned later on the same date after rebelling against the Labour whip on the legislation.[26] Owen had succeeded Beth Winter as PPS to the Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster earlier in the month. On 16 October, Wes Streeting was promoted to Shadow Education Minister, and James Murray and Abena Oppong-Asare became Shadow Treasury Ministers.[27]

December

Janet Daby resigned as Shadow Faiths Minister on 7 December following her "misjudged" comments about registrars and same-sex partnerships.[28]

Shadow Cultural Industries Minister Tracy Brabin announced she would be stepping down to focus on her candidacy for Mayor of West Yorkshire on 16 December.[29] Shadow Sport Minister Alison McGovern was given the Cultural Industries brief, becoming Shadow Minister for Cultural Industries and Sport.

After voting against the Labour whip for the European Union future relationship bill on 30 December, Shadow Work & Pensions and Scotland PPS Tonia Antoniazzi,[30] Opposition Whip Florence Eshalomi and Shadow Cabinet Office Minister Helen Hayes resigned from the front bench.[31]

2021

January

In a minor reshuffle on 7 January, Shadow Pensions Minister Jack Dromey and PPS Fleur Anderson became Shadow Cabinet Office Ministers.[32] Matt Rodda succeeded Dromey in the Pensions brief and Sam Tarry filled the vacancy left by Rodda in the Shadow Transport team.[33]

February

Karin Smyth announced her intention to step down as Shadow Northern Ireland Minister on 26 February to focus on constituency work and other issues, and was replaced by PPS Alex Davies-Jones.[34] Emma Hardy resigned as Shadow FE and Universities Minister for similar reasons on 8 March, and was succeeded by Opposition Whip Matt Western.[35]

April

Sarah Owen announced that she had rejoined the opposition front bench on 14 April, returning to her former role as PPS to Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Rachel Reeves.[36]

Resigning Shadow Defence Procurement Minister in April 2021, Khalid Mahmoud revealed his departure from the front bench in an opinion piece criticising the party after the May 2021 local election results.[37]

May

See main article: May 2021 British shadow cabinet reshuffle. Starmer conducted a post-local election reshuffle from 8 to 9 May, which began with the sacking of Angela Rayner as Party Chair and Campaign Coordinator.[38] However, she successfully negotiated a larger role as Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Shadow Secretary of State for the Future of Work.[39] Rosena Allin-Khan, Rachel Reeves and Cat Smith received promotions, alongside Alan Campbell, Shabana Mahmood, Lucy Powell and Wes Streeting who joined the Shadow Cabinet. Allin-Khan and Smith became Secretaries of State for their previous portfolios, and Streeting was given the new position of Shadow Child Poverty Secretary. Anneliese Dodds and Thangam Debbonaire changed roles, but Nick Brown and Valerie Vaz left the opposition front bench. Dodds and Mahmood also replaced Jim McMahon and Jo Stevens as front bench Labour NEC representatives.[40]

Carolyn Harris resigned as PPS to Starmer on 11 May following allegations of spreading rumours about Angela Rayner,[41] and was succeeded by Shadow Defence Minister Sharon Hodgson on 14 May.[42]

Shadow Local Government Minister Kate Hollern quit on 13 May after facing allegations of interfering in a sexual harassment complaint.[43] She was replaced by Opposition Whip Jeff Smith in a wider front bench reshuffle on 14 May, which also saw changes including Bambos Charalambous and Holly Lynch switching roles, Mike Amesbury's brief being split with Ruth Cadbury, and Paul Blomfield leaving the front bench.[44] Rachel Hopkins rejoined the front bench as PPS to Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey.[45]

A House of Lords front bench reshuffle also took place in May, in which The Lord Kennedy of Southwark took over from The Lord McAvoy as Opposition Chief Whip.[46] The Baroness Blake of Leeds joined the Housing, Communities and Local Government team, The Lord Coaker joined the Defence and Home Department teams, The Lord Khan of Burnley joined the DEFRA team, and The Baroness Merron joined the Health and Social Care team. All four had been newly appointed to the Lords and nominated by Starmer.

June

The Baroness Chapman of Darlington joined the shadow cabinet upon her appointment as a Shadow Minister of State for the Cabinet Office on 22 June, serving as the opposite number to The Lord Frost.[47] [48]

Tonia Antoniazzi announced her appointment as PPS to Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves on 23 June.[49]

August

In the wake of a mass-shooting in his constituency, Shadow Environment Secretary Luke Pollard announced his intention to "step back" from his role for a month on 30 August. Shadow Environment Minister Daniel Zeichner covered Pollard's portfolio in his absence.[50]

September

Marsha de Cordova resigned as Shadow Women and Equalities Secretary on 14 September to focus on her constituency,[51] and was replaced by Anneliese Dodds on 21 September.[52] Shadow Women and Equalities Minister Charlotte Nichols also stepped down at the same time for "personal reasons" and was succeeded by Taiwo Owatemi.

Andy McDonald resigned as Shadow Secretary of State for Employment Rights and Protections on 27 September, without a successor.[53]

October

On 20 October, The Lord Collins of Highbury succeeded The Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town as Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords.[54] Hayter stepped down to become Chair of the House of Lords' International Agreements Committee.

November

See main article: November 2021 British shadow cabinet reshuffle. In a Shadow Cabinet reshuffle on 29 November 2021, Yvette Cooper returned to the front bench as Shadow Home Secretary.[55] Pat McFadden joined the shadow cabinet as Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury as did Peter Kyle who became Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Lord Falconer, Kate Green, Luke Pollard and Nia Griffith all left.

Most members of the Shadow Cabinet had their portfolios changed, with Lisa Nandy moving from Foreign Affairs to Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (A combination of Housing and Communities and Local Government). Ed Miliband became the revived portfolio of Shadow Secretary of State for Climate Change and Net Zero, with the Business and Industrial Strategy part of his former portfolio going to Jonathan Reynolds. David Lammy took on Foreign Affairs and was replaced as Shadow Lord Chancellor by Steve Reed. Nick Thomas-Symonds became Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade, replacing Emily Thornberry who became Shadow Attorney General for England and Wales. Bridget Phillipson became Shadow Secretary of State for Education, Wes Streeting became Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Jonathan Ashworth became Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Lucy Powell became Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and Jim McMahon became Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Louise Haigh was made Shadow Secretary of State for Transport and Jo Stevens was made Shadow Secretary of State for Wales.

The Shadow Secretary of States for Mental Health and International Development were demoted to shadow ministers, but still sitting in the shadow cabinet, at a rank similar to Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury. Preet Gill became Shadow Cabinet Minister for International Development under the Shadow Foreign Secretary and Rosena Allin-Khan became Shadow Cabinet Minister for Mental Health under the Shadow Health Secretary.

The position of Shadow Secretary of State for Housing was combined with Communities and Local Government to become the Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, to shadow the government department of the same name. The positions of Shadow Secretary of State for Young People and Democracy, Shadow Secretary of State for Child Poverty and Shadow Secretary of State for Employment Rights and Protections were all abolished. The Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy role was split into Shadow Secretary of State for Climate Change and Net Zero and Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Industrial Strategy.[56]

Kerry McCarthy stepped down as Shadow Green Transport Minister for 'personal reasons'.[57] [58]

December

Appointments for Shadow Ministers, Spokespeople and PPSs were completed on 4 December.[59] [60]

Shadow Minister Rachael Maskell and PPS Mick Whitley resigned on 14 December, defying the party whip to oppose mandatory vaccination for NHS staff.[61]

Kate Osborne was appointed PPS to the shadow Northern Ireland team on 21 December.[62]

2022

January

February

Stephen Kinnock was appointed Shadow Immigration Minister on 3 February,[67] and Luke Pollard returned to the front bench to replace him as Shadow Armed Forces Minister.[68]

The Baroness Chapman of Darlington no longer an Opposition Whip 21/2/22

March

Barbara Keeley was appointed Shadow Arts and Civil Society Minister on 11 March, succeeding Rachael Maskell.[69] Jeff Smith, another Shadow DCMS Minister, had covered the brief whilst the position was vacant.

April

Lord Watson of Invergowrie no longer Shadow Spokesman for Education 28 April 2022

May

Christian Wakeford was appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to Bridget Phillipson, the shadow secretary of state for education.[70]

The Baroness Chapman of Darlington replaces Baroness Sherlock as Shadow Education Spokesman

Baroness Thornton no longer Shadow Spokesman for Health 10 May 2022

June

The Baroness Chapman of Darlington no longer Shadow Spokesman for International trade 17 June 2022

Lord Tunnicliffe no longer Shadow Deputy Chief Whip 17 June 2022

Kerry McCarthy was appointed Shadow Climate Change Minister on 29 June, succeeding Olivia Blake who resigned citing personal reasons. Mike Amesbury resigns as Shadow Local Government Minister on 30 June.

July

Baroness Jones of Whitchurch no longer Shadow Spokesman for the Environment 21 July 2022

Stephanie Peacock replaces Chris Elmore as Shadow Minister for Media, Data and Digital Infrastructure 22 July 2022

Sam Tarry Sacked as Shadow Minister for Buses and Local Transport, for unauthorized media appearances related to the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers strike.

September

Simon Lightwood was appointed Shadow Minister for Buses and Taxis at Labour Party conference.

Conor McGinn steps down as Deputy National Campaign Coordinator and Shadow Minister without Portfolio

Taiwo Owatemi Shadow Minister for Women & Equalities and Opposition Whip Resigned

October

Lord Stevenson of Balmacara appointed Shadow Spokesman for Culture, Media and Sport

Paula Barker replaces Sarah Owen as Shadow Minister for Homelessness and Rough Sleeping, Sarah Owen remains Shadow Minister for Faith

Yasmin Qureshi replaces Taiwo Owatemi as Shadow Minister for Women & Equalities

Tonia Antoniazzi appointed as an Opposition Whip

November

Christian Wakeford appointed as an Opposition Whip.[71]

December

The Baroness Chapman of Darlington ceased to be an Opposition Whip in the House of Lords, she later became Chancellor of Teesside University.[72]

2023

January

February

9 February
20 February
21 February

April

Lord Livermore appointed Shadow Spokesman for the Treasury and an Opposition Whip 17 April 2023

May

Lord Tunnicliffe no longer Shadow Spokesman for the Treasury 3/5/23

June

Bambos Charalambous was removed as Shadow Minister for the Middle East and North Africa after he was suspended from the party.[74]

Wayne David replaces Bambos Charalambous at the Foreign Office.[75]

September

2023 British shadow cabinet reshuffle

20 September

October

26 October

27 October

November

On 8 November 2023, Imran Hussain resigns as Shadow Minister for the New Deal for Working People from the opposition frontbench citing Keir Starmer's response to the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.[3]

On 15 November 2023, Yasmin Qureshi resigned from the frontbench to vote for a SNP motion demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.[76] Other MPs to resign included Afzal Khan and Paula Barker.[77]

also resignedJess Phillips, Sarah Owen, Rachel Hopkins, Naz Shah, Andy Slaughter

On 27 November 2023, Shadow Ministerial Appointments

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January

March

See also

External links

Notes and References

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