Labour Party MP for Nottingham South Lilian Greenwood has been appointed shadow charities minister as part of a reshuffle of the party’s top team.

She moves from her role as opposition deputy chief whip to become minister for the arts, heritage and civil society, replacing Barbara Keeley, who has become shadow minister for music and tourism. Keeley had been in the shadow charities role for 18 months.

Greenwood’s appointment follows the appointment of Labour MP for Bristol West Thangam Debbonaire as shadow culture, media and sport secretary earlier this week. She replaced Lucy Powell, who has been appointed shadow leader of the House of Commons.

Thrilled to be joining @ThangamMP’s team as @UKLabour Shadow Minister for the Arts, Heritage and Civil Society.

I’m looking forward to working with the rich tapestry of arts, heritage and third sector organisations that are so vital to our national life and Britain’s future. pic.twitter.com/nIhJjP9PxD

— Lilian Greenwood (@LilianGreenwood) September 7, 2023

Greenwood, who has represented her Nottingham constituency since 2010 and is a former Unison official, said she is “thrilled” to be joining Debbonaire’s team.

“I’m looking forward to working with the rich tapestry of arts, heritage and third sector organisations that are so vital to our national life and Britain’s future,” she said.

Prior to becoming Labour’s deputy chief whip she held roles as shadow secretary for transport, shadow transport minister and chaired the House of Commons transport select committee for three years until 2020.

She resigned as shadow secretary of state for transport in 2016 amid concerns around Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership of the Party at the time.

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