Looks a lot like his old cabinet. The holders of the big 3 posts kept their jobs. But deeper down the list of ministers it is apparent that many of the allies of Chancellor (and presumed next Prime Minister) Gordon Brown (the New York Times discusses Brown and his future here) have filled those slots. To Americans perhaps the most interesting move is Blair dumping (ahem, I mean making him the Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Commons) the often criticized Defence Secretary, Geoff Hoon. His successor is Dr. John Reid who has held several top posts under Blair, most recently Health Secretary. Another key foreign policy position is being filled by 30-something Douglas Alexander, a Gordon Brown ally, who has become Minister of State for Europe in the FCO.
Posted by armand at May 7, 2005 11:39 AM | TrackBack | Posted to International Affairs