Corbyn shadow cabinet: Rosie Winterton reappointed as chief whip

Rosie Winterton has been reappointed as Opposition Chief Whip.

Jeremy Corbyn, who was elected leader of the Labour party yesterday, is putting together his shadow cabinet.

Rosie Winterton, who has been Opposition Chief Whip since 2010, has been reappointed to her position. It is not yet know who else will serve in Corbyn’s shadow cabinet, but he has said he wants to reach out to all wings of the party. However, yesterday seven shadow cabinet members resigned from their senior positions. Shadow education secretary, Tristram Hunt, Shadow Work and Pensions Minister, Rachel Reeves, and Shadow Home Secretary and leadership rival, Yvette Cooper have all confirmed that they have resigned from their senior positions. Contrary to reports, Chuka Umunna has said he hasn’t resigned from his position as Shadow Business Secretary.

The reappointment of Winterton will certainly help.

“We go forward united and determined, and I am delighted to have appointed Rosie Winterton to continue to serve as Chief Whip. Rosie has served our party under consecutive administrations and will be a valuable part of our new team”, Corbyn said.

It’s thought that he might elect a woman to serve as shadow chancellor, as both leader and deputy leader positions were yesterday taken by men. Angela Eagle has been touted as a possible person for the job.