This move likely aims to assert control and clarify lines of authority within the administration. In the US Cabinet, each department has a secretary who oversees all department activity and reports directly to the President.¹ The Cabinet's role is to advise the President on various matters related to their respective offices, covering areas like education, health, defense, and more[3). Some of the key departments include: - *Department of State*: Handles international relations and national foreign policy. - *Department of Defense*: Oversees national security and the US Armed Forces. - *Department of Justice*: Responsible for law enforcement and legal matters. - *Department of Education*: Focuses on education policy and initiatives. By reaffirming the agency heads' authority, Trump is emphasizing the importance of internal leadership and decision-making within the administration.
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Sky News' Beth Rigby has asked the prime minster how he can build trust with pensioners who voted for Labour after he cut their winter fuel allowance.
This, Beth points out, wasn't in the Labour manifesto, so how can the PM promise not to raise other taxes?
Sir Keir reiterates again that "in relation to working people, income tax, VAT and national insurance, we will not increase tax".
He says the "number one mission" of the government is to grow the economy, and says fixing the transport system and the NHS will both help this.
He also says that the new National Wealth Fund, Great British Energy and "unlocking planning" will allow the country to focus on improving the
economy.