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       Labour and Conservatives chant in 'pantomime' display during PMQs

       Dominic Raab has been appointed deputy prime minister after being removed from his role as foreign secretary. Mr Raab has also become the justice secretary and Lord Chancellor in the first appointment of the prime minister’s cabinet shuffle.

       Earlier this afternoon, Gavin Williamson was removed as education secretary and Robert Jenrick was ousted as housing secretary.

       Downing street has confirmed that the government hopes to complete cabinet-level appointments today, with more junior posts to be announced in the coming days.

       A Downing Street source said: “The prime minister will today conduct a reshuffle to put in place a strong and united team to build back better from the pandemic.”

       Meanwhile, Boris Johnson has refused to explain how universal credit claimants would be able to recoup their looming ￡20-a-week cut in payments.

       The prime minister was challenged to set out how many hours of extra work will be needed – after a Cabinet minister wrongly claimed it is just two.

       But Mr Johnson declined to say whether the true figure is higher or lower.

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       Show latest update 1631718134 ‘He should have been sacked over a year ago’ – Labour’s deputy leader celebrates Gavin Williamson’s departure

       Labour’s deputy leader, Angela Rayner, has celebrated education secretary Gavin Williamson’s departure from cabinet.

       On Twitter, she said: “It’s good that Gavin Williamson has been sacked but she should have been sacked over a year ago.

       “That prat’s absolute idiocy, failures and uselessness have damaged the life chances of our country’s children and this government has failed young people, teachers & education staff.”

       Celine Wadhera 15 September 2021 16:02

       1631717923 Priti Patel to remain as home secretary, says No 10 source

       Home secretary Priti Patel has left Downing Street but did not respond to questions about whether she was still in the same cabinet role amid the prime minister’s reshuffle.

       A No 10 source told PA News Agency that Ms Patel would remain in her post as home secretary despite widespread speculation she would be moved to another posting.

       Celine Wadhera 15 September 2021 15:58

       1631717563 Gove and Dowden enter Downing Street

       Cabinet office minister Michael Gove and culture secretary Oliver Dowden have both entered No 10 Downing Street.

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       Celine Wadhera 15 September 2021 15:52

       1631717414 Amanda Milling, Tory party co-chairman sacked

       Amanda Milling, the co-chairman of the Conservative Party, announced her removal from her post on Twitter.

       “It’s been a privilege and an honour to be the Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party,” she said before thanking the voluntary party, the team at CCHQ and the prime minister.

       “I will continue working to deliver on our plans to level up the UK.”

       Celine Wadhera 15 September 2021 15:50

       1631716888 Rishi Sunak will retain his post as Chancellor

       Rishi Sunak will retain his post as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Downing Street confirmed on Twitter.

       Celine Wadhera 15 September 2021 15:41

       1631716295 Dominic Raab removed as foreign secretary, confirmed as deputy prime minister

       Dominic Raab has been removed from his post as foreign secretary, but confirmed as the new justice secretary, Lord Chancellor and deputy prime minister, in the first appointment of Boris Johnson’s cabinet reshuffle.

       Dominic Raab demoted from foreign secretary but becomes deputy PM Dominic Raab has been demoted from the post of foreign secretary – but handed the title of deputy prime minister, in an apparent consolation prize.

       Celine Wadhera 15 September 2021 15:31

       1631715254 Shadow education secretary reacts to Gavin Williamson’s removal

       The shadow education secretary said that outgoing education secretary Gavin Williamson left behind a legacy of exams chaos and demoralised staff.

       “Gavin Williamson has failed children and young people, their parents and our hardworking education staff throughout one of the most testing periods in our history,” Kate Green said.

       “Two years of exams chaos and staff abandoned, unsupported and demoralised. That is Gavin Williamson’s legacy.

       “The prime minister has allowed this to happen, keeping a failing education secretary in post for months and refusing to fight for children’s futures.”

       Celine Wadhera 15 September 2021 15:14

       1631714114 Robert Jenrick: ‘I’m deeply proud of all we achieved’

       The outgoing housing secretary tweeted his thanks to everyone in his department, and committed to continue supporting the prime minister and government.

       He said: “It’s been a huge privilege to serve as Secretary of State @mhclg. Thank you to everyone at the department for their hard work, dedication and friendship. I’m deeply proud of all we achieved.

       “I will continue to support the Prime Minister and the Government in every way I can.”

       Celine Wadhera 15 September 2021 14:55

       1631713220 Robert Jenrick has been removed as housing secretary

       Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has left the government as the latest casualty of Boris Johnson’s cabinet reshuffle.

       Political editor Andrew Woodcock reports.

       Robert Jenrick sacked as housing secretary in Boris Johnson’s reshuffle Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has left the government as the latest casualty of Boris Johnson’s reshuffle.

       Celine Wadhera 15 September 2021 14:40

       1631712789 Why is Boris Johnson wearing a wheat sheaf on his lapel?

       Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer were among the MPs seen wearing wheat sheafs on their lapels as they faced off in the Commons during PMQs earlier today.

       The decorations demonstrate support for Back British Farming Day, which falls on 15 September this year. The event, organised by the National Farmers’ Union for England and Wales, is aimed at celebrating the British farming sector and to encourage politicians to ensure that the sector is prioritised in future trade deals.

       My colleagues Andy Gregory and Zoe Tidman report.

       Why is Boris Johnson wearing a wheat sheaf on his lapel? It is for event organised by National Farmers’ Union for England and Wales

       Celine Wadhera 15 September 2021 14:33

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