Andy Burnham appointed former Nottingham North and Kimberley MP as the incoming justice secretary in a government reorganisation on Tuesday. The previous predecessor was replaced after the change. Wes Streeting made a public apology after on‑mic comments about inmate freedoms were overheard during a media briefing. Reports indicated numerous senior role changes rode alongside the reshuffle. The reshuffle occurred amid wider adjustments to Burnham's administration.