Portsmouth MP Stephen Morgan has been named as a Minister in the Department for Education following Labour’s general election victory.
In his new ministerial role, Mr Morgan will be responsible for delivering better childcare and early education to give every child the best start in life.
Mr Morgan, who was re-elected as the MP for Portsmouth South last week, joins a five-strong ministerial team at the DfE, serving under new Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
In their election-winning manifesto, the Government set out plans to break down barriers to opportunity for children in Portsmouth and across the country through measures including recruiting 6,500 new expert teachers in key subjects, opening 3,000 new primary school-based nurseries and introducing free breakfast clubs in every primary school.
Commenting on the appointment, Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan said:
“It is an honour to serve in government as a Minister in the Department for Education.
“Education has the unique power to transform lives and with a Labour government we will make educating and empowering children in Portsmouth and across the country a priority once again.
“Our ambition is to break down barriers to opportunity, drive high and rising standards and give every child the best start in life. I’m delighted to get started.”
Mr Morgan previously served as Shadow Schools Minister from December 2021 until last September.
The city MP regularly visits local schools and nurseries to speak with parents, children, teachers and school staff and see issues impacting them first-hand.
