Jonathan Reynolds named shadow work and pensions secretary; pledges 'serious long-term thinking' on pensions

Hope William-Smith
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The shadow economic secretary Jonathan Reynolds has been named as shadow secretary for work and pensions under new Labour leader, Keir Starmer.

In an announcement on Twitter today (6 April) Reynolds said he was "incredibly proud and humbled" to have been offered the position. "I know just how big a brief this is to both individuals and ...

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