David Lammy becomes British Foreign Secretary - Yvette Cooper takes over home affairs portfolio
The lawyer Lammy will succeed Cameron. He intends to approach the EU again, otherwise there are no major changes in foreign policy under the new social democratic Labour government to be expected. Lammy was elected as the youngest MP at the age of 27. His ancestors were slaves from the South American Guyana.
The 55-year-old Cooper is a representative of the Blair-generation elected in 1997. Her candidacy for Labour leadership failed in 2015. With her fiery speeches in the House of Commons, she has made a name for herself as an experienced domestic politician.
As head of the Home Office, she is responsible for migration policy - one of the major election themes. She will have to represent a firm line in the fight against irregular immigration. The Conservative government's plan to deport refugees to Rwanda will be stopped by Labour.
- Under the new leadership of Prime Minister David Lammy, the Home Affairs portfolio will be handled by Yvette Cooper, known for her strong stance on migration policy.
- Lammy, who will replace David Cameron, has announced his intention to reapproach the EU, emphasizing the need for significant changes in foreign policy under the new Labour government.
- Yvette Cooper, the 55-year-old Labour representative and a prominent figure from the Blair-generation, lost her bid for Labour leadership in 2015.
- As the Foreign Minister, David Lammy's counterpart within the Labour government will be Yvette Cooper, who has a rich background in domestic politics, with her speeches in the House of Commons gaining widespread recognition.
- Cooper, who has former Minister of Home Affairs under her belt, will now focus on halting the Conservative government's plan to relocate refugees to Rwanda.
- Lammy, the youngest MP to be elected at the age of 27, with roots tracing back to South American Guyana, and his ally, Yvette Cooper, will collaborate in shaping the new Labour government's policies.
