A former teacher, she became MP for Redditch, Inkberrow, Feckenham and Cookhill in 1997. She is a loyal Blairite and is tipped for promotion to the cabinet. She moves from the Department of Trade and Industry where she was minister for industry and the regions.
Maria Eagle, parliamentary under-secretary (children, young people and families)
The MP for Liverpool Garston is a qualified solicitor who entered Parliament in 1997, following in the footsteps of her twin sister Angela. She was a child chess prodigy, joined the Department of Health in 1999 and became minister for disabled people in 2001.
Andrew Adonis, parliamentary under-secretary (schools)
Until the election, Lord Adonis was the Prime Minister's adviser on education and public services. He is a former journalist and SDP member and is strongly linked to some of Labour's most controversial policies such as academies, top-up fees and the drive to give parents more power.
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