Cabinet reshuffle in UK: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a big announcement on Tuesday (February 7) with his resolve to speed up the economy and change the fortunes of his party ahead of next year’s election in the United Kingdom (UK). Rishi Sunak, while reshuffled his cabinet, announced the creation of four new or reorganized ministries to create an energy-focused department.
According to news agency PTI, the new/restructured ministry has been tasked by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with energy security and securing long-term energy supplies for net zero, reducing household bills and reducing inflation. Is. His government has moved forward on creating a new department for science, innovation and technology, and a joint department for business and trade. Also a “re-focussed” Department for Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) are among other changes of his government.
UK cabinet reshuffle
The cabinet reshuffle sees Grant Shapps appointed as the new UK secretary for energy security and net zero, Michelle Donnellan in charge of science, innovation and technology and Lucy Fraser as culture, media in the newly streamlined DCMS And has become the State Secretary of Sports. Meanwhile, UK Business Secretary Cammy Badenoch remains in office, holding additional charge of business and industry in a new joint department.
The focus will be on the 5 promises of the Prime Minister
Downing Street said in a statement: “The joint department for business and trade will accelerate growth by supporting British businesses at home and abroad, promoting investment and promoting free trade.”
“These changes will ensure the right skills and teams are focused on the Prime Minister’s 5 promises, which include halving inflation, growing the economy, reducing debt, cutting waiting lists and stopping bots,” the statement said. Is.,”
“Having a single department focused on turning scientific and technology innovation into practical solutions for the challenges we face will help ensure the UK remains the most modern economy in the world,” Downing Street said.
Greg Hands praises Sunak
Greg Hands quickly took to Twitter to express his excitement at his appointment as the leader in charge of the governing Tories ahead of next year’s general election. He was until now Trade Minister in the former Department of International Trade (DIT), he tweeted, “I am excited by the order given by Rishi Sunak to become the Speaker of the Conservatives.”
He said, “I joined the party in 1986 – a ward president in 1992, a councilor in 1998, a group leader in 1999, an MP in 2005, a minister in 2011 – and have the honor of presiding over it in 2023 ! My work has begun.,”
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