Corbyn’s Shadow Cabinet
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After hardcore left-winger Jeremy Corbyn not only won but smashed Labour’s leadership contest, he has today announced his shadow cabinet.
Within hours of his victory, eight members of Labour’s front bench had already said they won’t be serving under Corbyn, with one even tweeting his resignation letter before the 66-year-old finished his acceptance speech. His rivals Yvette Cooper and Liz Kendall confirmed they won’t be serving under him, as well as previous Education Secretary Tristram Hunt, Chuka Umunna, Chris Leslie, Jamie Reed, Rachel Reeves, Emma Reynolds and Corbyn’s predecessor Ed Miliband. So, who is going to serve under Corbyn?
Andy Burnham
Corbyn’s runner-up Andy Burnham is promoted from Shadow Health Secretary to Shadow Home Secretary, a rather large promotion, but not the one he wanted.
Hilary Benn
Hilary Benn is the second male to be appointed to Corbyn’s shadow cabinet and is taking up the role of Shadow Foreign Secretary.
John McDonnell
Corbyn’s campaign manager John McDonnell has taken up the role of Shadow Chancellor, becoming yet another male at the top of the Labour Party.
While Jeremy Corbyn claims he wants to fight inequality and represent the people of the country, some are finding it very difficult to see how he can do that when three major cabinet positions are occupied by males as well as the Leader and Deputy Leader of the Party.
However, Stella Creasy, a candidate for the role of Deputy Leader has been appointed as Shadow Business Secretary, replacing Chuka Umunna. Many believe that just one woman in a fairly significant role isn’t enough for the ‘equality’ Corbyn speaks so highly of.