Sir Keir Starmer has named the bulk of his cabinet, with Rachel Reeves the first female chancellor. Rishi Sunak said 'sorry' to voters as he resigned as Tory leader. His party endured a torrid election night, with the Lib Dems (71 seats) and Reform (five seats) making big strides.
Sir Keir Starmer took the keys to Downing Street yesterday after voters handed Labour a landslide victory in the General Election.While timings might change, here is a look at the new PM's next few days in power...6-7 JulyThe new cabinet will meet for the first time this morning.Appointments of junior ministers are likely to continue, as will calls from world leaders and first ministers of the devolved nations.
Swearing-in could begin on the same day or the next and will continue for several days. MPs and peers will take the oath, with the government going first, followed by some other established figures. MPs are not allowed to speak in debates, vote or receive their salary until they make an oath or solemn affirmation of allegiance to the Crown.
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