Shadow cabinet
Coverage of Shadow cabinet in the Nexus archive.
- What Andy Burnham’s Westminster past reveals about him
Andy Burnham began his career as a New Labour special adviser and later joined Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet. The article highlights his political trajectory from a special adviser role to a position in a shadow cabinet.
- Can the Democrats Find a Foreign Policy?
The Democratic Party's foreign-policy establishment, which formed a shadow cabinet during President Trump's term to counter his approach, now faces internal criticism as some members question the credibility of senior figures who shaped Biden's policies. Recent events, including the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Gaza conflict, have eroded confidence in traditional Democratic foreign policy, with some lawmakers advocating for a new generation of policymakers.
- Labour's answer to everything… more tax! Wes Streeting calls for a 'wealth' levy to raise £12bn as 'shadow' leadership battle escalates
Wes Streeting has proposed a wealth levy to raise £12 billion, representing Labour's tax policy approach. The proposal emerges amid escalating leadership tensions within the party's shadow cabinet.