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Cabinet reshuffle in FULL: Liz Truss replaces Raab as Foreign Sec - Latest updates
2021-09-15 00:00:00.0     每日快报-政治     原网页

       Boris Johnson is issuing a major shake-up to his top team following Prime Minister’s Questions today. Education Secretary Gaving Williamson was first to face the axe but a number of other Cabinet ministers could also be on the chopping block.The reshuffle is expected to see the Prime Minister dramatically rearrange his front bench after a number of Government scandals throughout the coronavirus pandemic. So who’s at risk of losing their job and who is likely to be promoted? Express.co.uk has all the latest details.

       A No 10 source today confirmed a reshuffle will go ahead of PMQs today, adding: “The PM will today conduct a reshuffle to put in place a strong and united team to build back better from the pandemic.”

       Whitehall officials say a number of Cabinet ministers now feel unsafe in their positions.

       Last week officials rushed to prepare briefings for new secretaries of state while some ministers — and backbenchers looking for a promotion — cleared their diaries.

       Mr Johnson will be keen to keep backbenchers happy going into what is likely to be a difficult winter for the Government due to the resurgence of coronavirus.

       It means some of his top team who have faced recent criticism could be on the way out. But who? We break down the details for you.

       READ MORE: PMQs LIVE: Boris surrounded by worried looking ministers

       Gavin Williamson has been ousted as Education Secretary, the first to go in today's reshuffle.

       He said on Twitter: "It has been a privilege to serve as Education Secretary since 2019.

       "Despite the challenges of the global pandemic, I’m particularly proud of the transformational reforms I’ve led in Post 16 education: in further education colleges, our Skills agenda, apprenticeships and more.

       "This programme will create better life opportunities for pupils and students for many years to come. I look forward to continuing to support the Prime Minster and the government."

       Robert Buckland has become the second to get the boot and has been sacked as Justice secretary.

       He tweeted: "It has been an honour to serve in Government for the last 7 years, and as the Lord Chancellor for the last 2.

       "I am deeply proud of everything I have achieved. On to the next adventure."

       Robert Jenrick has served as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government since 2019.

       He said it had been a “huge privilege” to serve as Communities Secretary as he confirmed his exit, saying he will “continue to support the Prime Minister and the Government in every way I can”.

       Who do you think should get the chop and what are your thoughts on those already given the boot? Have your say in the comments below

       Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has moved to become Justice Secretary, Lord Chancellor and deputy prime minister.

       NO 10 said: "The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of the Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP as Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor, and Secretary of State for Justice,

       It follows a disasterous handling of the Afghanistan crisis.

       Mr Raab failed to make essential phone calls during the crisis in August prompting severe public and political backlash.

       He also failed to return from his holiday in Crete as Kabul fell to the Taliban, and the foreign office’s decision to move out many of its staff early in the crisis has been viewed as inexcusable by a number of top players in Downing Street.

       The Convservative Party co-chairman Amanda Milling is also no longer in her role.

       She tweeted: "It’s been a privilege and an honour to be the Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party.

       "Thank you to the voluntary party and the team at CCHQ for their support. Thank you to @BorisJohnson for this opportunity. I will continue working to deliver on our plans to level up the UK."

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       Home Secretary Priti Patel was also said to be vulnerable in the proceedings. Coral had her at 3/1 to be facing the sack prior to today's reshuffle going ahead.

       Ms Patel has face criticism for her handling of migrant boats coming from France in recent months.

       However, she's been able to hold on to her job - for now.

       Chancellor Dishy Rishi has also kept his job in today's reshuffle.

       Liz Truss has been appointed as Foreign Secretary in cabinet reshuffle.

       The international Trade Sec was always likely a candidate for promotion to a higher office following her success in securing international deals following the UK’s exit from the European Union.

       Moving Ms Truss into one of the top offices fulfils Mr Johnson's pledge to have at least one woman in one of the four great offices of state.

       One Cabinet minister said: “Liz would make a good foreign secretary. Boris likes her. He could move Dom to the role of justice secretary but it has to be handled carefully.”

       She's also popular among Tory voters, with the International Trade Secretary coming first in the Conservative Home table, with a satisfaction score of plus 85.2.

       Prior to today's reshuffle, the books were pretty clear on who was about to go, with two names being front and centre.

       Jessica O’Reilly of Ladbrokes said: “The odds suggest Raab and Williamson will be the most high-profile casualties from the PM’s latest reshuffle.”

       Coral’s John Hill told Express.co.uk: “Our betting suggests Dominic Raab and Gavin Williamson could be the highest profile casualties from Boris Johnson’s Cabinet reshuffle."

       The bookies have the latest odds on who will leave the Cabinet as follows:

       4-5 Dominic Raab

       Evens Gavin Williamson

       3-1 Priti Patel

       6-1 Alok Sharma

       Former business secretary is tipped to be at risk.

       Mr Sharma relinquished his ministerial role earlier this year, to be replaced by Kwasi Kwarteng.

       He is now the full-time head of COP26, the UN climate change summit the UK is hosting this year, being held in Glasgow from October 31 to November 12 - which makes him seem an unlikely candidate for reshuffle until after the conference ends.

       Jacob Rees-Mogg, the current leader of the Commons, is also thought to be hot water for recently defying the Prime Minister

       He warned against breaking the Conservative’s manifesto pledge by increasing National Insurance, suggesting - probably correctly - that voters would not forget.

       However, the pair are thought to be close allies due to backing the Leave campaign, so he may be saved - this time.

       Michael Gove is another close Johnson ally who could move into one of the top spots.

       Coral's John Hill said: "Michael Gove is odds-on to replace Dominic Raab as the next Foreign Minister as Boris is likely to see the recent dance floor star as a safe pair of hands in the role."

       If Mr Gove moves into Mr Raab's position, Liz Truss could take up the mantle of Home Secretary.

       Those who are likely to be safe in their seats are Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid.


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