Shabana Mahmood has been appointed new UK Home Secretary, replacing Yvette Cooper following a major Cabinet reshuffle in the Labour-led government.
The reshuffle was triggered by the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. Mahmood said she is honoured to take up the role and added that the safety of citizens would be her top priority.
Mahmood had previously served as Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor from 2024 to 2025. She has been the MP for Birmingham Ladywood since 2010 and is a senior figure in the Labour Party.
Her new role comes amid rising pressure over small boat crossings, asylum hotels, and migration. She has voiced support for reforming the European Convention on Human Rights and tightening immigration rules.
