Wes Streeting joins Andy Burnham’s cabinet in new role after health secretary resignation

Wes Streeting has been appointed defence secretary by new prime minister Andy Burnham, two months after he resigned as health secretary. On 20 July, Burnham became the UK’s 59th prime minister, replacing Sir Keir Starmer who stepped down in June. Streeting confirmed he would not be running for Labour leadership, and therefore could not become…