Current Affairs - International - Discussion

David Lammy, previously serving as the UK Foreign Secretary, was appointed Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Secretary, and Lord Chancellor on 5 September 2025. His elevation came after Angela Rayner resigned amid a tax scandal, triggering a major cabinet reshuffle led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Lammy’s appointment was seen as a strategic move to stabilise the Labour leadership during a politically turbulent period, with the government facing a £40 billion budget shortfall and upcoming economic challenges. By placing trusted allies like Lammy in key roles, Starmer aimed to reinforce authority and navigate internal party dynamics effectively.