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Latest news on Jonathan Reynolds, UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade in Keir Starmer's Labour government, covering his new role, political career, and views on key business and trade issues.
Jonathan Reynolds, born in 1980, has been appointed Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade following Labour's victory in the 2024 general election. This marks a significant promotion for Reynolds, who has been the Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde since 2010 and previously served as Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade.
As Business and Trade Secretary, Reynolds is responsible for overseeing the UK's business environment, industrial strategy, and international trade relations. His appointment comes at a critical time, with ongoing challenges related to post-Brexit trade arrangements and the need for economic recovery and growth.
Reynolds brings extensive political experience to his new role, having served in various shadow cabinet positions, including Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary. He has been an advocate for a balanced approach to UK-EU trade relations post-Brexit and has supported an industrial strategy inspired by "Bidenomics", focusing on re-industrialization and decarbonization of the economy.
In his new position, Reynolds faces several key challenges, including implementing Labour's industrial strategy, addressing supply chain disruptions, tackling workforce skills shortages, and promoting clean energy initiatives. He has also been a strong supporter of Labour's Green Prosperity Plan, aiming to create new jobs through green investment.
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