cabinet minister

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The former cabinet minister delivered the speech in the Commons, after quitting as health secretary on Thursday, saying he had lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Sir Keir's time in Downing Street would almost certainly be extended in this scenario, putting the onus on a Labour MP or a cabinet minister, instead of Burnham, to mount a leadership challenge.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Former Plaid leader Adam Price becomes cabinet minister for enterprise, connectivity and energy.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"We just can't seem to stop talking about the leadership," as one cabinet minister, who wants "resilient" Starmer to stay, puts it.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

A Union cabinet minister is the focus of attention.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel