Lucy Powell has become shadow housing secretary, as part of a major Labour reshuffle by party leader Sir Keir Starmer.
Powell has replaced Thangam Debbonaire, who has become shadow leader of the House of Commons.
Powell tweeted: “Really pleased to become the shadow housing secretary – some really big issues to tackle from cladding, housing crisis, private rented sector, homelessness and providing decent housing for all, to name a few.
“I will really miss my role as shadow business minister and & Ed Miliband.”
The reshuffle comes after the party received a drubbing at the polls in some parts of the country, losing control of a string of councils and suffering defeat at the hands of the Conservatives in the Hartlepool by-election.
Starmer said: “The Labour Party must be the party that embraces the demand for change across our country. That will require bold ideas and a relentless focus on the priorities of the British people.
“Just as the pandemic has changed what is possible and what is necessary, so Labour must change too.”
He added: “I look forward to working with our refreshed and renewed team to take on that challenge, deliver that change and build the ambitious programme that will deliver the next Labour government.”
Comments (6)
Yes Oxford educated married to a doctor – so vert in touch with working class people lol
Fantastic at last, a Housing Minster who knows all the problems of the property sector as she had moved not twice as most but three times.
Yes but she went to Oxford University and LSE and is married to a doctor so not only is she a traditional Labourite but she must know stuff! Anyway, it doesn’t matter who is in shadow cabinet they will never get a real job.
She’s a landlord.
That’s very socialist!
Now that is good news if correct.
Unlike our Conservative MP’s who appear to be Landlord loathing, until open my emails from them pleading for my donations.
When our Conservative Party ensure Council Housing (Note Croydon Council) is to the same high standard as the private sector I will once again support them.
When roof leaks ignore by Croydon Council were shown on National TV, not one bleep from any MP was made in Parlarment. Their duplicity is appalling.