Wigan MP Lisa Nandy remains as culture secretary as Andy Burnham appoints his cabinet

She has served as secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport since 2024 after being appointed by Sir Keir Starmer.

Ms Nandy is a close ally of the new prime minister and her constituency borders Mr Burnham’s in Makerfield.

Appointing members of the cabinet was one of the first tasks done by Mr Burnham after he took office yesterday.

Sir John Healey became his first major appointment, taking over as chancellor of the exchequer.

The reshaped cabinet saw former Labour leader Ed Miliband appointed foreign secretary, while Yvette Cooper moved to the health brief.

Bridget Phillipson lost her job as education secretary but was reappointed as minister for women and equalities and former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner was named housing secretary.

Louise Haigh, a key ally of Mr Burnham who was instrumental in getting him into No 10, has been made first secretary of state and chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, giving her a role as a fixer across government.

Former health secretary Wes Streeting, who resigned from Sir Keir Starmer’s government, had been seen as a potential leadership candidate until he backed Mr Burnham.

He was announced as the new defence secretary on Monday evening.

Several senior figures retained their positions, including transport secretary Heidi Alexander and home secretary Shabana Mahmood.

Meanwhile, it was announced that Labour veteran Pat McFadden would retain his job as the work and pensions secretary.