Rishi Sunak reshuffle live updates and full list: Suella Braverman out and David Cameron in
Suella Braverman has been sacked as Home Secretary as part of a wider Cabinet reshuffle by Rishi Sunak.
The Prime Minister asked Braverman to leave the government this morning and she accepted. The Conservative Party said this was part of a ministerial reshuffle as Sunak “strengthens his team in government to deliver long-term decisions for a brighter future".
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Last week Braverman wrote an unauthorised article in the Times saying the police force was "playing favourites" by not blocking the Armistice Day march arranged by who she termed "pro-Palestinian mobs". On Saturday, there were violent scenes as far-right mobs stormed the Cenotaph with Met Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist saying "a week of intense debate about protest and policing" combined with the geo-political backdrop to "increase community tensions".
Fareham MP Braverman has long been a divisive government figure, meaning she has faced a fair few controversies in her time - from contentious remarks about refugees to having to resign from the role she was later re-appointed to over “security concerns”.
More to follow.
Rishi Sunak government reshuffle
Key Events
- Out: Home Secretary Suella Braverman leaves government
- In: James Claverly becomes Home Secretary
- In: David Cameron replaces James Cleverly as Foreign Secretary
- Out: Environment Secretary Therese Coffey
- Out: Housing Minister Rachel Maclean
- Out: Paymaster General Jeremy Quin
- Steve Barclay was shunted to Environment Secretary from health
- In: Victoria Atkin becomes Health Secretary
- Out: Greg Hands over chairman ship
- In: Richard Holden is the new chair
- In: John Glen to become Paymaster General
- In: Laura Trott to be Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Full list of appointments in the 2023 Cabinet reshuffle
According to the Government website, the King "has been pleased to approve the following government appointments":
- Rt Hon James Cleverly MP as Secretary of State for the Home Department.
- Rt Hon David Cameron as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.
- Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
- Richard Holden MP as Minister without Portfolio.
- Victoria Atkins MP as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
- Laura Trott MBE MP as Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
- Rt Hon John Glen MP as Paymaster General, and Minister for the Cabinet Office.
- Rt Hon Greg Hands MP as a Minister of State in the Department for Business and Trade.
- Lee Rowley MP as a Minister of State (Minister for Housing) in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
- Rt Hon Esther McVey MP as a Minister without Portfolio in the Cabinet Office.
Health Secretary
Victoria Atkin becomes Health Secretary after Steve Barclay was shunted to Environment Secretary.
Theresa May backs David Cameron
Former Prime Minister Theresa May has congratulated David Cameron on his appointment as Foreign Secretary.
In a post on X she wrote: "Congratulations to David Cameron on his return to government.
"His immense experience on the international stage will be invaluable at this time of great uncertainty in our world. Looking forward to working together again!"
Paymaster General Jeremy Quin resigns
Paymaster General Jeremy Quin has now resigned.
In his letter to Rishi Sunak he said he was stepping back to concentrate on projects in Horsham.
Rachel MacLean
Housing minister Rachel Maclean has been sacked as part of Rishi Sunak's reshuffle.
In a statement, posted on X, the Redditch MP says she is "disappointed" by the news.
Fatal house fire
While No 10 and the reshuffle has been the focus of much attention, a west London community has been coming to terms with a tragedy on Sunday night.
Three children are among five people who died in a house fire in Hounslow. Our story with the latest is here.
Suella Braverman
Suella Braverman said “it has been the greatest privilege of my life to serve as home secretary”, adding: "I will have more to say in due course."
Baron Cameron
Interestingly, although the government can technically make anyone a minister, even if they're not an MP, convention says they sit in one of the Houses.
So David Cameron is now Baron Cameron after being conferred a barony of the UK for life, seeing him join the House of Lords, so that he can be Foreign Secretary.
David Cameron speaks
Following his appointment as Foreign Secretary, David Cameron said: "We are facing a daunting set of international challenges, including the war in Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East. At this time of profound global change, it has rarely been more important for this country to stand by our allies, strengthen our partnerships and make sure our voice is heard.
"While I have been out of front-line politics for the last seven years, I hope that my experience – as Conservative leader for eleven years and Prime Minister for six – will assist me in helping the Prime Minister to meet these vital challenges.
"Britain is a truly international country. Our people live all over the world and our businesses trade in every corner of the globe. Working to help ensure stability and security on the global stage is both essential and squarely in our national interest. International security is vital for our domestic security.
"Though I may have disagreed with some individual decisions, it is clear to me that Rishi Sunak is a strong and capable Prime Minister, who is showing exemplary leadership at a difficult time. I want to help him to deliver the security and prosperity our country needs and be part of the strongest possible team that serves the United Kingdom and that can be presented to the country when the General Election is held.
"I believe in public service. That is what first motivated me to get involved in politics in the 1980s, to work in government in the 1990s, become a Member of Parliament in the 2000s and put myself forward as Party Leader and Prime Minister.
"The UK’s Foreign Office, our Diplomatic Service, our Intelligence Services and our aid and development capabilities are some of the finest assets of their kind anywhere in the world. I know from my time in office that they are staffed by brilliant, patriotic and hard-working people. They have been well led by James Cleverly, with whom I look forward to working in his vital new role.
"It will be an honour to serve our country alongside our dedicated FCDO staff and provide the continued leadership and support that they deserve."
David Cameron
Former PM David Cameron becomes Foreign Secretary, replacing James Cleverly, who has moved to the Home Office.
Schools minister 'to become diplomat'
Schools minister Nick Gibb has stepped down.
"Over the last few weeks I have been discussing taking up a diplomatic role after the general election. To enable me to do so I have asked the Prime Minister if I can step down from the government at the reshuffle and he has agreed," he wrote on X.
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