Any politicians sacked from the UK government

Following the initial cabinet purge, Prime Minister Andy Burnham extended his government overhaul to junior ranks, with reports on 28 July 2026 confirming the removal of numerous Parliamentary Private Secretaries (PPSs). This 'cultural reset' of Westminster has seen a total of 82 ministerial changes as Burnham replaces Keir Starmer's allies with loyalists and consolidates power through the new Office for the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. The restructuring also involved the formal creation of 'No. 10 North' in Manchester to drive regional devolution.

• Sacking of Parliamentary Private Secretaries (PPSs): On 28 July 2026, it was reported that Prime Minister Andy Burnham had unceremoniously removed a large number of PPSs, the junior-most tier of government, to further distance his administration from the previous leadership.
• Removal of Abena Oppong-Asare: Abena Oppong-Asare was confirmed to have been sacked from her role as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister during the final stages of the July 2026 reshuffle.
• Scale of ministerial turnover confirmed: By 28 July 2026, official analysis confirmed that 82 ministers had been moved or appointed in the first week of the Burnham administration, representing a comprehensive purge of Starmer-era officials.
• Formalization of the Office for the Prime Minister and the Cabinet: On 28 July 2026, the government provided further details on the 'rewiring' of the state, which included the establishment of the OPMC and the integration of 'No. 10 North' to centralize strategic functions.

Following the initial cabinet purge on 20 July 2026, Prime Minister Andy Burnham continued restructuring the government by abolishing the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) on 21 July 2026. This move resulted in the removal of Liz Kendall as Science Secretary, while Science Minister Patrick Vallance also resigned from the administration. The reshuffle has seen a significant number of Keir Starmer's former cabinet members replaced by Burnham loyalists as the new ministry takes shape.

• Liz Kendall removed as Science Secretary: On 21 July 2026, Liz Kendall left the government as Prime Minister Andy Burnham abolished the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), merging its responsibilities into the business department.
• Abolition of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: On 21 July 2026, the Burnham administration formally closed the dedicated science ministry (DSIT), transferring the science and innovation portfolio to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.
• Patrick Vallance resigns as Science Minister: On 21 July 2026, it was confirmed that Patrick Vallance resigned his position as Science Minister for personal reasons amidst the wider government restructuring.
• Formalization of new Cabinet appointments: Between 21 July and 22 July 2026, the government formalized several key appointments, including Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper as Health Secretary, and Louise Haigh as First Secretary of State.

Following his appointment as Prime Minister on 20 July 2026, Andy Burnham conducted a significant cabinet reshuffle, removing several high-profile figures from the previous administration. Most notably, Rachel Reeves was sacked as Chancellor of the Exchequer, while Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and Science Secretary Peter Kyle also departed the government as part of a wider 'purge' of Keir Starmer's loyalists.

• Rachel Reeves sacked as Chancellor: On 20 July 2026, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham removed Rachel Reeves from her position as Chancellor of the Exchequer, replacing her with John Healey.
• David Lammy and Peter Kyle depart government: On 20 July 2026, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle left the government following the appointment of the new Prime Minister.
• Andy Burnham appointed Prime Minister: On 20 July 2026, Andy Burnham was formally appointed Prime Minister by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, succeeding Keir Starmer.

No politicians were officially sacked from the UK government between 23 June and 10 July 2026. The administration remains in a caretaker state following Keir Starmer's resignation, with the formal process to appoint a successor now underway. Andy Burnham has emerged as the nearly certain next Prime Minister after securing 322 nominations from Labour MPs on the first day of the leadership contest.

• Labour leadership nominations open: On 9 July 2026, the formal process to replace Keir Starmer began as nominations for the Labour Party leadership officially opened following his resignation in June.
• Andy Burnham secures majority support: On 9 July 2026, Andy Burnham received 322 nominations from the 403 Labour MPs, far exceeding the 81 required to stand and effectively ensuring an uncontested path to the premiership.
• Expected date for new Prime Minister: Following the close of nominations on 16 July, Andy Burnham is expected to be formally confirmed as the new leader on 17 July 2026 and take office as Prime Minister on 20 July 2026. 📅 Calendar file (.ics) New Prime Minister expected to take office July 20, 2026