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Speculation is intensifying that NI Secretary of State Shaun Woodward could be moved to another post in an expected Cabinet reshuffle.Speculation is intensifying that NI Secretary of State Shaun Woodward could be moved to another post in an expected Cabinet reshuffle.
BBC political correspondent John Pienaar said Mr Woodward is in line for 'a big promotion.'
He has been linked to the job of Home Secretary which will be vacated when Jacqui Smith steps down.He has been linked to the job of Home Secretary which will be vacated when Jacqui Smith steps down.
Mr Woodward was a Conservative MP between 1997 and 1999 when he defected to Labour.Mr Woodward was a Conservative MP between 1997 and 1999 when he defected to Labour.
Since 2001, he has held the safe Labour seat of St Helens.Since 2001, he has held the safe Labour seat of St Helens.
He moved up the ministerial ranks, joining the Cabinet for the first time two years ago.He moved up the ministerial ranks, joining the Cabinet for the first time two years ago.
Gordon Brown is to shake up his cabinet after Thursday's European and English local elections.Gordon Brown is to shake up his cabinet after Thursday's European and English local elections.
Jacqui Smith has been one of the highest profile MPs embroiled in the ongoing row over expenses.Jacqui Smith has been one of the highest profile MPs embroiled in the ongoing row over expenses.
Ms Smith, who wants to remain an MP, was criticised for listing her sister's London house as her main home - and her husband's claim for an adult movie.Ms Smith, who wants to remain an MP, was criticised for listing her sister's London house as her main home - and her husband's claim for an adult movie.
Shaun Woodward's wife, Camilla, is the daughter of the former Conservative MP Tim Sainsbury of the wealthy Sainsbury family.Shaun Woodward's wife, Camilla, is the daughter of the former Conservative MP Tim Sainsbury of the wealthy Sainsbury family.