Cambridge MP steps up to Shadow Cabinet

Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will be sitting round the Shadow Cabinet table for the next month in a move just announced by Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer.  

Daniel Zeichner MP

He will be stepping up as Shadow Secretary of State for the Environment as Luke Pollard MP takes a temporary leave of absence, following the fatal shootings in his Plymouth constituency earlier this month.

In a tweet the Labour Leader said: “Today I've agreed a request from @LukePollard to take a step back from his shadow environment role for the next month so he can support his community after the shootings in Keyham. He will return for #Lab21. While away, @DanielZeichner will look after Labour's Defra work.”

Mr Zeichner said: “It’s a huge honour to be asked to keep my hand on the tiller as we approach the vital COP26 conference. Of course my number one priority remains my Cambridge constituents but I know Cambridge people want action on the climate and biodiversity emergency. I’ll be working hard on Labour’s Green New Deal and Rural Review policies ready for Luke’s return.”



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