2009 United Kingdom Cabinet reshuffle

Following poor results for the Labour Party in the local elections in England on 4 June 2009, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown held a Cabinet reshuffle the following day.
Changes
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
Ben Bradshaw was appointed as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport following appointment as Secretary of State for Health. The next day, he backed Gordon Brown.
Secretary of State for Defence
After John Hutton's resignation from the cabinet, Bob Ainsworth was appointed as Secretary of State for Defence.
Secretary of State for Health
Following Alan Johnson's appointment as Secretary of State for the Home Department, Andy Burnham was appointed as Secretary of State for Health.
Secretary of State for the Home Department
After Jacqui Smith's resignation as Secretary of State for the Home Department from the cabinet, Alan Johnson was appointed to that office.
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
John Denham was appointed as Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government following Hazel Blears's resignation.
Secretary of State for Transport
Lord Adonis replaced Geoff Hoon as Secretary of State for Transport following Hoon's resignation.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Liam Byrne was appointed as Chief Secretary to the Treasury after Yvette Cooper was appointed as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Following James Purnell's resignation, Yvette Cooper was appointed as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Secretary of State for Wales
Peter Hain was appointed as Secretary of State for Wales following Paul Murphy's resignation.

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