Andy Burnham selected former Nottingham North and Kimberley MP as the new justice secretary in a ministerial shake‑up on Tuesday. The previous predecessor was replaced following the update. Wes Streeting offered a mea culpa after on‑mic comments about inmate freedoms were overheard during a open gathering. Reports revealed multiple senior role changes came with the reshuffle. The reshuffle happened amid extensive reforms to Burnham's administration.