British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed former health secretary Wes Streeting as the new defence minister, the government announced late Monday. Streeting, who previously served as health secretary, will take over the defence portfolio as part of a cabinet reshuffle. In his former role, Streeting faced criticism for enabling US tech firm Palantir to access NHS patient data, and he refused to disclose details of the contracts. The appointment comes as Yvette Cooper, who previously served as foreign secretary, has been named the new health secretary. Cooper had defended the government's decision to proscribe the direct action group Palestine Action. The ministerial appointments were announced late into the night as Burnham continued to fill key positions in his government. The reshuffle is part of the new prime minister's efforts to shape his cabinet after taking office.