PUBLIC TIMELINE

JULY

21 JUL 2026 Summary: A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his government would “put its focus where people need it right now” Summary: A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his government would “put its focus where people need it right now”. APPOINTMENT 21 JUL 2026 Summary: The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to "give people some breathing space" Summary: The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to "give people some breathing space". APPOINTMENT 21 JUL 2026 Summary: Hilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham Summary: Hilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. APPOINTMENT 21 JUL 2026 Summary: An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham Summary: An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham APPOINTMENT 21 JUL 2026 Summary: The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election Summary: The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election. APPOINTMENT 21 JUL 2026 Summary: The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity Summary: The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity. APPOINTMENT

JANUARY

01 JAN 2026 Bev Smith has been appointed as Chair of the Local Government Boundary Commission by HM The King for a five-year term from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2031 Bev Smith has been appointed as Chair of the Local Government Boundary Commission by HM The King for a five-year term from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2031. APPOINTMENT

MAY

01 MAY 2024 In May 2024, Tracy Brabin was re-elected as the Mayor of West Yorkshire In May 2024, Tracy Brabin was re-elected as the Mayor of West Yorkshire. APPOINTMENT