Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to “reset” the UK’s reputation abroad if Labour wins the next election after reshuffling his top team.
Angela Rayner was appointed shadow levelling up secretary, replacing Lisa Nanday who was given the international development brief.
Asked about Nandy being moved, Starmer told broadcasters: "I think one of the big challenges facing an incoming Labour government will be to reset our position on the international stage.
"That is very important for our reputation, but also of central importance for growth.
"So, I think the international development post is crucially important, working with other members of the shadow cabinet. So, I’m really pleased that we’ve got the team we have in place."
Elsewhere Pat McFadden, Tony Blair’s former political secretary, has taken on the role of Labour’s national campaigns coordinator as the party moves onto an election footing ahead of a poll expected in the spring or summer of next year.
Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, Yvette Cooper, the shadow home secretary and Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, retained their positions.
