William Eichler 10 July 2024

PM appoints former Camden Council leader

Former Camden Council leader Georgia Gould has been appointed as a parliamentary secretary in the Cabinet Office.

Ms Gould, who was also the chair of London Councils, is one of five first time MPs who have been given junior ministerial roles by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Many congratulations @Georgia_Gould on this appointment.

Georgia has been our chair since 2020 and provided inspirational leadership throughout that time. https://t.co/H1q6JZ6JjP
— London Councils (@londoncouncils) July 10, 2024

Sarah Sackman, a barrister specialising in planning and local government law, has also been made solicitor general.

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