cabinet minister

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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

Several veteran MPs have been mentioned as likely candidates to retire and create a vacancy for the former cabinet minister, but Dowd said it was "tittle tattle" that he wanted to "put to bed".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

I found it extraordinary that a cabinet minister should be so uninformed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela