British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday fired Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who drew anger for accusing police of being too lenient with pro-Palestinian protesters.
According to a source in the prime minister’s office, Sunak had “asked Suella Braverman to leave government and she has accepted.”
Suella BravermanThe Conservative Party said Sunak is carrying out a wider reshuffle which “strengthens his team in government to deliver long-term decisions for a brighter future.”
However, sacking one of the leading figures on the right of the party could pose difficulties for the prime minister as he seeks to get his party united behind him and ready for a general election expected in 2024.
UK government reshuffle: James Cleverly appointed new home secretary
James Cleverly,
James Cleverly, who had been foreign secretary in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government, has left Downing Street after being appointed the new home secretary.
Cleverly left No. 10 shortly after amid the ministerial reshuffle.
The permanent under-secretary at the Foreign Office was seen entering Downing Street on Monday.
Sir Philip Barton walked inside No. 10 shortly Health minister Neil O’Brien announced that he is stepping down.
One of the responsibilities Mr O’Brien had in the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) was for tobacco and addiction.
He was due to play a key role in delivering Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s effective ban on smoking and vaping in the younger generation.
Tweeting a picture of a child’s arts-and-crafts style sheep, the Harborough MP wrote: “It’s been a privilege to serve at DHSC.
“Great ministerial team and spads (special advisers) and some fab officials.
“But with so much going on locally, I want to focus 100 per cent on constituency work so have asked to go to back benches.
“I am also keen to see more of our two small children (artwork attached).” (dpa).
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