Andy Burnham appointed former Nottingham North and Kimberley MP as the incoming justice secretary in a ministerial shake‑up on Tuesday. The unnamed predecessor was replaced after the change. Wes Streeting issued an apology after on‑mic comments about jail releases were caught on audio during a media briefing. Reports revealed several senior role changes came with the reshuffle. The reshuffle took place amid wider adjustments to Burnham's administration.