29/6/07
Gordon Brown announced his Cabinet appointees, shifting Ruth Kelly,former Communities secretary, to Transport secretary
The chemistry of British politics changed today as Gordon Brown announced his Cabinet appointees, shifting former Communities secretary Ruth Kelly to Transport secretary.
Roman Catholic and a devout member of Corpus Dei, Kelly lost her position of Minister of Women and Equality a position that she was criticised for, considering her strong religious ties and implicit anti-gay stance. She refused to answer questions about whether she personally thought homosexuality was sinful.
In January the Independent on Sunday reported that Kelly delayed the Sexual Orientation Regulations in a bid to exempt Catholic adoption agencies from gay and lesbian couples as prospective parents.
The Equality Act, protecting LGB people from discrimination in regards to goods and services, came into effect on April 30th.
Kelly has been replaced by Hazel Blears, Labour MP of Salford.
Alistair Darling has been confirmed as chancellor, David Miliband will replace Margaret Beckett as foreign secretary and Douglas Alexander will become international development secretary.
For a complete list of the new cabinet, click here.
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