Political Updates 6th February 2017
This week’s Political Updates, covers moves and changes at all levels of government.
UK Government
- James Slack has been appointed by Theresa May as her Chief Spokesperson.
House of Commons
Marie Rimmer has been appointed as Shadow Minister for Disabled People.
Dawn Butler resigned as Shadow Equalities Minister on 2nd February
Rachel Reeves resigned as Shadow Environment Secretary on 2nd February.
Rachel Reeves and Seema Kennedy are to Co-chair a new Commission on Loneliness.
Select Committees
- European Scrutiny: Chris Stephens (SNP) joined; Paul Monaghan (SNP) left.
- Finance: William Wragg (CON) joined; Kwasi Kwarteng (CON) left.
House of Lords
- The Bishop of London will be standing down from the House of Lords this month as he retires from his role.
Local Government
- Margo Williams has been appointed Chief Executive of Angus Council.
European Parliament
This week the Members of the European Parliament will be based in Brussels for Committee and Group meetings.
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