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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: James Murray Promoted To UK Health Secretary After Wes Streeting Resigns
Caption: James Murray Promoted To UK Health Secretary After Wes Streeting Resigns. James Murray has been appointed Britain’s new health secretary following the resignation of Wes Streeting. Murray previously served as chief secretary to the Treasury and was widely seen as a close ally of Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The appointment marks a major promotion for the west London MP, who now takes on one of the most senior cabinet roles in government. Reacting to the news, Murray said he was “deeply honoured” and praised Reeves for his time working alongside her Treasury team. He also pledged to continue what he described as Streeting’s “brilliant work” in health and social care. Streeting stepped down earlier in the day as part of mounting pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging him to set out a timetable for his departure. In a message following the reshuffle, Streeting congratulated Murray and said the new health secretary had his “full support” as he inherited an “important mission.” The government reshuffle also saw Lucy Rigby become chief secretary to the Treasury, while Rachel Blake moved into Rigby’s former role. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,James Murray,Wes Streeting,Keir Starmer,Rachel Reeves,UK health secretary,Labour Party,cabinet reshuffle,government,parliament,Treasury,healthcare,Rachel Blake,Lucy Rigby
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