Preet Kaur Gill – Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston has been appointed as the “Shadow Minister for Primary Care and Public Health” on Wednesday.
Following her appointment, the Member Parliament shared a message on her official Twitter and said she is “delighted to be asked this important role by Keir Starmer- Leader of the Labour Party”.
Gill said she is eager to help deliver the Labour Party’s mission to make NHS more fit and suitable for the future with brilliant services.
The Tweet further read, “Delighted to have been asked by @Keir_Starmer to take on the important role of Shadow Minister for Primary Care & Public Health. Can’t wait to get stuck into helping deliver @UKLabour‘s mission to build an NHS fit for the future with brilliant @WesStreeting & shadow health team,”.
The role of “Shadow Minister for Primary Care and Public Health” is significant in the healthcare sector as the country strives to improve the National Health Service (NHS).
Delighted to have been asked by @Keir_Starmer to take on the important role of Shadow Minister for Primary Care & Public Health.
Can't wait to get stuck into helping deliver @UKLabour's mission to build an NHS fit for the future with brilliant @WesStreeting & shadow health team. https://t.co/c3TtZOQTj8
— Preet Kaur Gill MP (@PreetKGillMP) September 6, 2023
Notably, Gill’s dedication to improving primary care and public health services is commendable. Her willingness to collaborate with colleagues is a testament to her leadership qualities.
Anticipation Abounds: Public Welcomes Gill’s Appointment with Enthusiasm
Following her appointment, social media flooded with people who lauded Gill and her dedication towards creating a positive impact in different communities. Some even called her “a hero who is dedicated to making a positive impact on the future of healthcare in the UK”.
“Massive congratulations @PreetKGillMP A fantastic role and one you’re really well suited too! I’m sure you’ll do an amazing job as part of a cracking Health and Social Care team,” wrote a person named Euan Macfarlane on Twitter.
Another user named Kalwinder Kindy Sandhu also lauded Gill’s background in care, saying she is most suitable for the role, “With your excellent professional background in care you’ll be great for this role. So pleased for you,”.
“Hi Preet: I’m sure that you will do a brilliant job here, as you have so demonstrated your resolute capabilities in your former role. Like schools,’ crumbling unfit buildings comes to mind as if there wasn’t enough going on already in the NHS and schools.’ Congratulations though,” wrote another user named Dave.
Besides Gill, Keir Starmer- Leader of the Labour Party also re-appointed, and appointed other MPs for different shadow positions including the following:
Newly Appointed:
Andrew Gwynne: Shadow Minister for Social Care in the Department of Health and Social Care
Chris Bryant: Shadow Minister for Creative Industries and Digital in the Departments for Culture, Media, and Sport, Science, Innovation and Technology.
Jessica Morden: Shadow Minister for Wales and Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Leader of the Labour Party
Rushanara Ali: Shadow Minister for Investment and Small Business in the Department for Business and Trade
Stephen Morgan: Shadow Minister for Rail in the Department for Transport
Re-Appointments:
- Gareth Thomas: Shadow Minister for Trade in the Department of Business and Trade
- Kerry McCarthy: Shadow Minister for Climate Change in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Luke Pollard: Shadow Minister for Armed Forces in the Ministry of Defence
- Matt Western: Shadow Minister for Higher Education in the Department for Education
- Rachel Hopkins: Shadow Minister for Veterans in the Ministry of Defence
- Daniel Zeichner: Shadow Minister for Food, Farming, and Fisheries in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Feryal Clark: Shadow Minister for Health in the Department of Health and Social Care
- Hele Hayes: Shadow Minister for Children, and Early Years in the Department for Education
- Vicky Foxcroft: Shadow Minister for Disabled People in the Department for Work and Pensions