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It\u2019s thought she is set to get the Levelling Up and Local Government brief, currently held by Lisa Nandy.<\/p>\n
While this would be a demotion from the Cabinet Office, Sir Keir is said to believe it would be a \u201cnatural fit\u201d for her in Government.<\/p>\n
The Times previously reported it \u201cwould allow her to utilise her good relationships with regional politicians such as Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, and could also allow her to retain elements of her existing portfolio, for example constitutional reform\u201d.<\/p>\n
Sir Keir\u2019s deputy has often been frustrated with his past reshuffles, including not being clued into when they are happening.<\/p>\n
In 2021 Ms Rayner was \u201cblindsided\u201d by a reshuffle, telling allies she\u2019d been frustrated the news had overshadowed her keynote speech to the Institute for Government.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n This morning the Mail reports Keir Starmer is also under pressure from some in his top team to sack Ed Miliband as his energy spokesperson.<\/p>\n A shadow cabinet member said it is time to \u201crid ourselves of the ghost of Ed Miliband\u201d, not least as the Tories hope to use the environment as a wedge issue at the election.<\/p>\n Another said the Labour leader has been \u201clistening to Ed too much\u201d.<\/p>\n The reshuffle is set to see a number of demotions for Sir Keir\u2019s female spokespeople, including chairman Anneliese Dodds and Lisa Nandy, who will have to be demoted to make way for Angela Rayner if she receives the levelling up portfolio.<\/p>\n Ex-Partygate inquisitor Sue Gray is also set to start her new job as Sir Keir\u2019s Chief of Staff today, working on preparing Labour for Government.<\/p>\n She had been barred from starting work for six months by the independent anti-sleaze body ACOBA, because of her top-level knowledge of sensitive Government information.<\/p>\n Ms Gray will plan a big shake-up of the civil service, in order to ensure Labour can enact its desired policies once in Government.<\/p>\n
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