08 June 2009
Angela Eagle has succeeded Rosie Winterton as pensions minister
following the cabinet reshuffle. Winterton - who had only been in
the role since October last year - was appointed minister of state
for regional economic development and co-ordination.
Eagle, who is MP for Wallasey, takes over her responsibilities
at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) immediately. She was
formerly exchequer secretary to the treasury.
Winterton's departure followed the resignation of work and
pensions secretary James Purnell and his subsequent replacement by
the former chief secretary to the treasury Yvette Cooper.
