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Purnell named as Hain successor Purnell named as Hain successor
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James Purnell will take over as work and pensions secretary following the resignation of Peter Hain, Downing Street has said.James Purnell will take over as work and pensions secretary following the resignation of Peter Hain, Downing Street has said.
Mr Purnell, 37, had been culture secretary since Gordon Brown became prime minister in June last year.Mr Purnell, 37, had been culture secretary since Gordon Brown became prime minister in June last year.
Before becoming MP for Stalybridge and Hyde, he worked for the Institute for Public Policy Research, the BBC and the Number 10 Downing Street Policy Unit.Before becoming MP for Stalybridge and Hyde, he worked for the Institute for Public Policy Research, the BBC and the Number 10 Downing Street Policy Unit.
He has also served as a councillor in Islington, north London.He has also served as a councillor in Islington, north London.
Reshuffle
Mr Hain resigned after the Electoral Commission said it was referring undeclared donations made to his campaign to be Labour's deputy leader to the police.Mr Hain resigned after the Electoral Commission said it was referring undeclared donations made to his campaign to be Labour's deputy leader to the police.
Downing Street said further details of the mini-reshuffle sparked by Mr Hain's departure would be announced later.Downing Street said further details of the mini-reshuffle sparked by Mr Hain's departure would be announced later.
Mr Purnell will not be taking on Mr Hain's second job as Wales secretary.Mr Purnell will not be taking on Mr Hain's second job as Wales secretary.