Angela Rayner appointed Deputy Prime Minister

Sir Keir Starmer names new Cabinet

Ms Rayner, the only Muslim in the Shadow Cabinet, played a key role in liaising between MPs and Mr Starmer's office over Gaza.

Labour has formed a government, with Angela Rayner being named Deputy Prime Minister. Ms Rayner, 43, played a key role in liaising between MPs and Mr Starmer's office over Gaza. She was the only Muslim in the Shadow Cabinet.

Sir Keir Starmer has remained tight-lipped about who would be part of his cabinet in the run-up to the election. However, he did confirm that Ms Rayner would be part of his team.

Ms Rayner has just been filmed walking up Downing Street ahead of the announcement of Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet. She is the first Labour MP to hold the post of Deputy Prime Minister.