The PM had a victorious night, taking 412 seats in a landslide victory – but he did lose his party’sThe shadow culture secretary Thangam Debbonaire also lost her seat to the Greens in Bristol Central, meaning Starmer was on the hunt to replace her.
Political pundits were keenly watching to see who would take on these two roles – and wondering if Starmer would have any shock appointments up his sleeve...7. Shabana MahmoodThe new health secretary held the same role in the shadow cabinet for years before today’s appointment. His seat ended up being surprisingly marginal, as he won by just 528 votes over the independent pro-Gaza candidate Leanne Mohamad in Ilford North.– former Labour leader – is holding an identical brief now he’s in government, as the climate change and net zero secretary.