Latest civil service & public affairs moves — June 26

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People


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Houses of Parliament

 

  • House of Lords: Lord Boswell of Aynho reappointed as chair of the European Union Committee and principal deputy chairman.
  • House of Commons: Panel of Chairs – David Amess, Adrian Bailey, Clive Betts, Peter Bone, Graham Brady, Karen Buck, Christopher Chope, David Crausby, Geraint Davies, Philip Davies, Nadine Dorries, Nigel Evans, Roger Gale, Mike Gapes, Cheryl Gillan, James Gray, David Hanson, Philip Hollobone, George Howarth, Edward Leigh, Steve McCabe, Anne Main, Madeleine Moon, Albert Owen, Ian Paisley, Mark Pritchard, Andrew Rosindell, Joan Ryan, Gary Streeter, Graham Stringer, Charles Walker, and Phil Wilson appointed as members

 

Government departments

Political Parties

  • Liberal Democrats: Jo Swinson named as the new Deputy Leader of the Party.
  • Shadow Cabinet positions
  • President – Baroness Sal Brinton.
  • Exiting the European Union; International Trade; First Secretary of State – Tom Brake.
  • Chancellor – Vince Cable.
  • Foreign Secretary – Jo Swinson.
  • Home Secretary – Ed Davey.
  • Health Secretary – Norman Lamb.
  • Education Secretary; Young People – Layla Moran.
  • Communities and Local Government; Refugees – Wera Hobhouse.
  • Culture, Media and Sport – Christine Jardine.
  • Work and Pensions – Stephen Lloyd.
  • Scotland – Jamie Stone.
  • Chief Whip; Northern Ireland – Alistair Carmichael.
  • Exiting the European Union (Lords) – Baroness Sarah Ludford.
  • Energy and Climate Change – Baroness Lynne Featherstone.
  • Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – Baroness Kate Parminter.
  • Business and Industrial Strategy – Lord Chris Fox.
  • Defence – Baroness Judith Jolly.
  • Transport – Baroness Jenny Randerson.
  • International Development – Baroness Shas Sheehan.
  • Equalities – Baroness Lorely Burt.
  • Justice – Jonathan Marks.
  • Wales – Baroness Christine Humphreys.
  • Europe/ALDE Liaison – Catherine Bearder.
  • London – Caroline Pidgeon.
  • Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats – Kirsty Williams.
  • Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats – Willie Rennie.
  • Leader in the House of Lords – Lord Dick Newby.
  • Chief Whip in the House of Lords – Lord Ben Stoneham.

 

  • Scottish National Party: Westminster Frontbench Team
  • Spokesperson on Economy - Kirsty Blackman.
  • Spokesperson on International Affairs and Europe - Stephen Gethins.
  • Spokesperson on Social Justice - Neil Gray.
  • Spokesperson on Trade and Investment - Hannah Bardell.
  • Spokesperson on Small Business, Enterprise and Innovation - Marion Fellows.
  • Spokesperson on Industries for the Future - Martin Docherty Hughes.
  • Spokesperson on Pensions and Youth Affairs - Mhairi Black.
  • Spokesperson on House of Lords, Scotland and Cabinet Offices - Tommy Sheppard.
  • Spokesperson on Devolved Government Relations and Northern Ireland and Fair Work and Employment - Deidre Brock.
  • Spokesperson on Justice and Home Affairs - Joanna Cherry.
  • Spokesperson on Equalities, Women & Children, Family Support, Housing, Child Maintenance and Disability Angela Crawley.
  • Spokesperson on Europe - Peter Grant.
  • Spokesperson on Consumer Affairs - Patricia Gibson.
  • Spokesperson on International Development and Climate Justice - Chris Law.
  • Spokesperson on Transport, Infrastructure and Energy - Alan Brown.
  • Spokesperson on Environment and Rural Affairs - Angus Macneil.
  • Spokesperson on Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy - Drew Hendry.
  • Spokesperson on Immigration, Asylum and Border Control - Stuart McDonald.
  • Spokesperson on Education, Armed Forces and Veterans - Carol Monaghan.
  • Spokesperson on Treasury and Cities - Alison Thewliss.
  • Spokesperson on Sport - Gavin Newlands.
  • Spokesperson on Culture and Media - Brendan O’Hara.
  • Spokesperson on Defence - Stewart M MacDonald.
  • Spokesperson on Defence Procurement - Douglas Chapman.
  • Spokesperson on Health - Philippa Whitford.
  • Spokesperson on Mental Health - Lisa Cameron.
  • Shadow Leader of the House and Spokesperson on the Constitution - Peter Wishart.
  • Spokesperson on Trade Unions and Workers’ Rights - Chris Stephens.
  • Chief Whip - Patrick Grady.
  • Deputy Whips - Marion Fellows and David Linden.
  • Liberal Democrats: Tim Farron is to resign as leader of the Party once parliamentary recess begins.
  • Scottish National Party: Ian Blackford was elected as leader of the parliamentary group, and Kirsty Blackman as the deputy.
  • Plaid Cymru: Liz Saville Roberts was elected as Leader of the parliamentary group.

Devolved authorities

  • National Assembly for Wales: Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee – Mike Hedges elected as chair; Petitions Committee – David Rowlands elected as chair.
  • Scottish Parliament: Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee - Rachael Hamilton appointed as a member.
  • Greater London Assembly: Susan Hall became the new Conservative Londonwide member, replacing Kemi Badenoch.

Local Authorities

  • Kensington and Chelsea Council:  Nicholas Holgate stood down as chief executive.
  • Bury Council: Mike Owen stood down as chief executive.
  • South Kesteven District Council: Aidan Rave appointed as chief executive, replacing Beverly Agass.
  • By-election Results 22 June: East Cambridgeshire District Council – Mark Goldsack elected for Soham North – Conservative hold; Powys Council – Iain McIntosh elected for Yscir – Conservative gain from Independent;  South Gloucestershire Council - Nic Labuschagne elected for Winterbourne – Conservative hold; Stockton-on-Tees Council – Tony Hampton elected for Yarm – Conservative hold; Sheffield Council – Jim Steinke elected for Nether Edge and Sharrow – Labour hold.

Industry

  • British Chambers of Commerce: Jane Gratton joined as head of business environment and skills.

Consultancies

  • Public First: Gabriel Milland joins as partner.

Trade Associations

  • Association of Professional Political Consultants: Paul Bristow elected as chair, replacing Mark Glover.

Interest Groups

  • Hanfod Cymru: Siôn Brynach named as the new chief executive, replacing interim chief executive Marc Phillips.
  • Young Scot: Elma Murray appointed as chair.

Corporates

  • Uber: Travis Kalanick resigned as chief executive.

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