Keir Starmer's Cabinet Shake-Up: What's Next?

Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister, is facing a tough time. His government is struggling with slow economic growth and low popularity. Now, he has lost a key ally, Angela Rayner, who resigned as his deputy and housing minister. Rayner, 45, admitted she underpaid around $54, 000 in property taxes, known as "stamp duty. " She said she thought she was following the rules but made a mistake due to her complicated living situation. This happened while she was in charge of housing policies. Rayner took responsibility for the error and resigned after an independent report found she broke the Ministerial Code. The report said she should have sought specific tax advice but acted in good faith. Starmer accepted her resignation, saying he was sad to see her go. Meanwhile, the opposition leader, Kemi Badenoch, criticized Starmer, saying he lacks principles. Rayner's resignation is a big deal. She was a popular figure in the Labour Party and a counterbalance to Starmer's more centrist views. Her departure could lead to more pressure on Starmer to shift his policies to the left. The government is already facing criticism from both the left and the right. The left wants more radical economic policies, while the right accuses Starmer of being too soft on immigration. With Rayner gone, Starmer might find it even harder to please everyone.