Jonathan Reynolds

Andy Burnham, the first Labour and Co-operative MP to become UK prime minister, has appointed seven Co-operative Cabinet ministers and pledged policies supporting mutual ownership and community businesses. His government emphasizes devolution, reduced business rates for venues, and a 'co-operative drive' to redistribute economic power.

UK business secretary Jonathan Reynolds argues against rejoining the EU customs union, stating that Labour's 2024 manifesto position on the bloc is the 'absolutely the right one'.

Jonathan Reynolds is set to oversee an expanded business department. Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is discussing plans to grant the ministry more powers over science and energy policy.

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer is evaluating his political future after Andy Burnham’s by-election victory in Makerfield, which has intensified internal Labour Party tensions. Starmer’s Cabinet, including Chief Whip Jonathan Reynolds and Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, has delivered grim assessments of his leadership prospects, with calls for a timetable for his departure.

Darren Jones, the prime minister’s chief secretary, sent undisclosed texts to Peter Mandelson after his dismissal as US ambassador. The messages included requests for advice on a government reshuffle and critical remarks about Jonathan Reynolds and trade unions.