Chinese embassy decision delayed as new housing secretary takes post Submitted by daniel on Mon, 08/09/2025 - 10:55 Picture Image Reed, the MP for Streatham and Croydon North, was appointed on Friday (5 September) to head the ministry for housing, communities and local government following Angela Rayner’s resignation as housing secretary, deputy Labour leader and deputy prime minister. He was previously environment secretary. Rayner’s departure came in the wake of the controversy surrounding an underpayment of tax on a property purchase. Read more about Chinese embassy decision delayed as new housing secretary takes postAdd new comment