Possible replacements for the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (DWP), following David Blunkett's resignation, are rumoured to include John Reid and Charles Clarke.
The Prime Minister’s Office has refused to either confirm or deny the names stating that it was just speculation and it had nothing to say at this time. Rumours have been heard throughout the industry linking the names with the post since the news of Mr Blunkett’s departure broke earlier today. Frank Field MP, the former DWP minister, says: "If the Prime Minister is serious about welfare reform then he will appoint John Reid. One of the many people who has heard the rumours, John Jory, deputy chief executive of BC&E systems, commenting on the situation with regards to the UK pensions...
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