The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern was appointed Minister of State (Minister for Skills) in the Department for Education on 6 July 2024. This role also became part of the Department for Work and Pensions on 6 September 2025. Since 4 March 2025 Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern serves as a Minister for Women and Equalities. She previously served as a Government spokesperson for Equalities between 8 October 2024 and 4 March 2025.