Streeting vows to work closely with devolved organisations
New Health Secretary Wes Streeting has vowed to work closely with the devolved administrations.
He tweeted: “Following this morning’s Cabinet meeting, I held calls with Health Ministers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and (Scottish Labour’s health spokesperson Jackie Baillie) @jackiebmsp.
“A Labour government in Westminster will be a rising tide that lifts all ships and we’ll work constructively with devolved administrations.”
Photos of the day: July 6
Sir Keir Starmer takes his press conference as prime minister
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From left, Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson are among those serving in Sir Keir Starmer’s Cabinet (Tejas Sandhu/PA)
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Deputy PM Angela Rayner steps out of 10 Downing Street
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and the new Reform MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, James McMurdock, watch the inaugural match of East Thurrock CFC at Wyldecrest Sports Country Club
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