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David Lammy named UK deputy prime minister amid Labour Party turmoil

David Lammy named UK deputy prime minister amid Labour Party turmoil
general9/5/2025

Lammy appointment follows resignation of left-wing champion Angela Rayner, who stepped down over a tax scandal.

United Kingdom foreign minister David Lammy has been appointed as the country’s new deputy prime minister, replacing Angela Rayner after she resigned amid a tax scandal. Rayner’s resignation on Friday for breaching ministerial code after underpaying ... [3297 chars]