Starmer's reshuffle sends a simple message: tighten borders, steady markets, and keep rebels quiet
By Natasha Clark
As Sir Keir Starmer hosts his new Cabinet at No10 for the first time this morning, the dust is settling on the raft of new appointments and what it all means for the Labour Party and the government.
The PM will let the cameras into Downing Street to show off the new and reshuffled faces around the top table.
It's expected that this will be the last major reshuffle of the team - possibly until the next election - unless any big resignations threaten that.
Just a few weeks before several of them take to the stage to make keynote speeches at party conference, it's come at a slightly awkward time for the government.
Yet, some insiders are adamant that it was long time for this shake-up.
Who is who and what will it mean for year two of the PM's time in office?
One person who will have a smile on her face today will be Ms Mahmood, as she takes on a promotion to one of the great offices of state.
Her rise up to the top of Cabinet has been swift, and her no-nonsense attitude has impressed both in and outside of No10.
Insiders say it's proof of her "tough cookie" approach working over prisons, and that the prime minister is prepared to head to the right in order to get a grip on migration.
The PM's insisted that securing borders is going to be one of the government's priorities going forward - and has told his top team to throw the book at the problem.
What it is a clear sign of, is that the PM isn't afraid to tack the government to the right in a bid to get a grip on what many Brits say is one of the priorities facing the country.
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