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Theresa May is undertaking a swift and sweeping reconstruction of her cabinet, removing four senior ministers, including Michael Gove the justice secretary and Nicky Morgan, the education secretary, and promoting ministers including Justine Greening, Liz Truss and her leadership rival Andrea Leadsom. Theresa May has unveiled a wholesale reconstruction of the cabinet, with Michael Gove and Nicky Morgan among the big names leaving the government, while those promoted included Justine Greening, Liz Truss and her leadership rival Andrea Leadsom.
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The departure of Gove was among May’s first moves on Thursday, after she made six key appointments the evening before. Among the other casualties were John Whittingdale, the culture secretary, and Oliver Letwin the Cabinet Office minister. With almost all jobs changing hands, the few non-movers were Jeremy Hunt at health, Michael Fallon as defence secretary and Alun Cairns at the Wales office. Of the 21 cabinet posts announced, seven were women, almost exactly the same proportion as under David Cameron.
Stephen Crabb, the work and pensions secretary and one of the contenders for David Cameron’s job, said he had resigned from the government “in the best interests of my family”. This came in the wake of a story in the Times in which it was revealed that Crabb, who is married, had sent sexually explicit social media messages to a young woman. One of the major changes was structural, with the announcement that Greg Clark, formerly the communities secretary, is to head a newly created department for business, energy and industrial strategy. This comprises what was left of the business department – after large sections were transferred to other ministries – and taking in energy and climate change, and brought criticism that May was not treating climate change seriously.
Despite numerous reports that Jeremy Hunt was going to lose his job as health secretary, Downing Street said he would remain in the role. Hunt tweeted that reports of his demise had been greatly exaggerated: In the wake of the first major appointments on Wednesday evening, which saw Philip Hammond become chancellor and Boris Johnson made foreign secretary, the first big move of Thursday was the departure of Gove. Among the other casualties were John Whittingdale, the culture secretary, and Oliver Letwin the Cabinet Office minister.
Also gone was Stephen Crabb, the work and pensions secretary and one of the contenders for David Cameron’s job, though seemingly voluntarily. Crabb said he had resigned from the government “in the best interests of my family”. This followed a story in the Times at the weekend in which it was revealed that Crabb, who is married, had sent sexually explicit social media messages to a young woman.
Despite numerous reports that Hunt was going to lose his job, Downing Street said he would remain. Hunt tweeted that reports of his demise had been greatly exaggerated:
'Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated...' Thrilled to be back in the best job in Government.'Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated...' Thrilled to be back in the best job in Government.
Theresa Villiers, the Northern Ireland secretary, left after refusing a move. She said on her Facebook page: “The new prime minister was kind enough to offer me a role but it was not one which I felt I could take on.” Villiers did not say what role she turned down.Theresa Villiers, the Northern Ireland secretary, left after refusing a move. She said on her Facebook page: “The new prime minister was kind enough to offer me a role but it was not one which I felt I could take on.” Villiers did not say what role she turned down.
Villiers replacement as Northern Ireland secretary was later confirmed as James Brokenshire. It was an expected first cabinet position for a man who had spent five years as a junior minister in May’s Home Office, and was among the early backers for her leadership campaign. The position could grow in importance in the coming years, as Northern Ireland, which voted in favour of remaining in the European Union, wrestles with the implications of Brexit.Villiers replacement as Northern Ireland secretary was later confirmed as James Brokenshire. It was an expected first cabinet position for a man who had spent five years as a junior minister in May’s Home Office, and was among the early backers for her leadership campaign. The position could grow in importance in the coming years, as Northern Ireland, which voted in favour of remaining in the European Union, wrestles with the implications of Brexit.
In the first new appointment of the morning Truss, previously environment secretary, emerged from No 10 Downing Street to announce she had been appointed justice secretary and lord chancellor. She is the first woman in either role. One of the early appointments was Truss, previously environment secretary, who emerged from No 10 to announce she had been appointed justice secretary and lord chancellor. She is the first woman in either role.
Greening has been promoted to education secretary and minister for women and equalities, moving from international development. She is the first education secretary to have attended comprehensive school and will run a beefed up department, taking in higher and further education from the department for business, innovation and skills. Other changes to Whitehall departments were rumoured, but nothing had been confirmed. Greening has been promoted to education secretary and minister for women and equalities, moving from international development. She is the first education secretary to have attended a comprehensive school and will run a beefed-up department, taking in higher and further education from the department for business, innovation and skills.
Andrea Leadsom, the final challenger to May for the leadership, who removed herself from the race on Monday after appearing to argue that being a mother made her the better choice, has seemingly not suffered too much for her actions. She has been promoted from energy minister to a full cabinet post, as environment secretary.Andrea Leadsom, the final challenger to May for the leadership, who removed herself from the race on Monday after appearing to argue that being a mother made her the better choice, has seemingly not suffered too much for her actions. She has been promoted from energy minister to a full cabinet post, as environment secretary.
In place of the departed John Whittingdale, the post of culture secretary went to Karen Bradley, formerly a junior home office minister. In place of the departed John Whittingdale, the post of culture secretary has gone to Karen Bradley, formerly a junior Home Office minister.
Chris Grayling, who chaired May’s leadership campaign, was appointed transport secretary. This is arguably a sideways move for a minister who attracted much criticism as justice secretary before moving to leader of the Commons, although his new role will involve some potentially difficult decisions connected to airport expansion and HS2.Chris Grayling, who chaired May’s leadership campaign, was appointed transport secretary. This is arguably a sideways move for a minister who attracted much criticism as justice secretary before moving to leader of the Commons, although his new role will involve some potentially difficult decisions connected to airport expansion and HS2.
Patrick McLoughlin, who previously held that role, moved to become chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Conservative party chairman, No 10 said. The former, non-portfolio job does not usually come with full cabinet status, though incumbents often attend. Patrick McLoughlin, who previously held the transport secretary role, has become chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Conservative party chairman, No 10 said. The former, non-portfolio job does not usually come with full cabinet status, though incumbents often attend.
Damian Green, the former immigration minister and police minister, who has been out of government for two years, has his first cabinet post as work and pensions secretary, Downing Street announced. Aged 60, he’s a relatively experienced MP, having represented Ashford in Kent since 1997. Damian Green, the former immigration minister and police minister, who has been out of government for two years, has his first cabinet post as work and pensions secretary, Downing Street announced. Green, 60, is a relatively experienced MP, having represented Ashford in Kent since 1997.
Sajid Javid, formerly the business secretary, was moved to become the communities and local government secretary, according to another Downing Street statement. The change in role could be interpreted as a sideways move or slight demotion for the former banker. Sajid Javid, formerly the business secretary, has been moved to become the communities and local government secretary, according to another Downing Street statement. The change in role could be interpreted as a sideways move or slight demotion for the former banker.
One of the cabinet announcements involved the creation of a new department, with Greg Clark, formerly the communities secretary, heading up a department called Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. This comprises what was left of the business department and taking in energy and climate change. Gavin Williamson, a Staffordshire MP who spent nearly three years as Cameron’s parliamentary private secretary, was promoted to become chief whip, Downing Street said.
Gavin Williamson, a Staffordshire MP who spent nearly three years as David Cameron’s parliamentary private secretary, was promoted to become chief whip, Downing Street said. One of the final appointments was Priti Patel, the employment minister and a leading voice for Brexit, who is promoted to run international development.
One of the final appointments was Priti Patel, the employment minister and leading voice for Brexit, who is promoted to run international development. Gove, who fell out badly with May over religious extremism when she was home secretary and he was education secretary, was dismissed on Thursday morning, according to sources. Gove had stood against May to replace Cameron as Conservative leader but fell in the second round of voting. Shortly after his departure was confirmed, he wished best of luck to the new government.
The first Downing Street statement said four cabinet ministers had left the government. It added: “Their replacements will be announced in due course.”
Gove, who fell out badly with May over religious extremism when she was home secretary and he was education secretary, was dismissed on Thursday morning, according to sources.
Gove had stood against May to replace Cameron as Conservative leader but fell in the second round of voting. Shortly after his departure was confirmed, he wished best of luck to the new government.
It's been an enormous privilege to serve for the last six years. Best of luck to the new government - MGIt's been an enormous privilege to serve for the last six years. Best of luck to the new government - MG
Morgan, who supported Gove’s leadership bid, has also been dismissed as education secretary. Morgan, who supported Gove’s leadership bid, has also been dismissed as education secretary. She tweeted:
She tweeted:
Ahead of the official announcements of new ministers, another incumbent left, announcing the news via Twitter. Whittingdale. whose tenure as culture secretary had seen a major re-examination of the BBC, tweeted that he had left the job:Ahead of the official announcements of new ministers, another incumbent left, announcing the news via Twitter. Whittingdale. whose tenure as culture secretary had seen a major re-examination of the BBC, tweeted that he had left the job:
Has been a privilege to serve as Culture Secretary. I wish my successor every success & will continue to support creative industriesHas been a privilege to serve as Culture Secretary. I wish my successor every success & will continue to support creative industries
Downing Street’s announcement also gave news of the demise of Letwin, who had the non-departmental cabinet post of chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. Cameron had just made him head of his Brexit unit, a role now defunct.Downing Street’s announcement also gave news of the demise of Letwin, who had the non-departmental cabinet post of chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. Cameron had just made him head of his Brexit unit, a role now defunct.
There was also a new leader of the House of Lords, Lady Evans, ennobled in 2014 after a career in thinktanks and education policy.There was also a new leader of the House of Lords, Lady Evans, ennobled in 2014 after a career in thinktanks and education policy.
News of the awarding of six cabinet posts came hours after May went to Buckingham Palace to formally become prime minister.News of the awarding of six cabinet posts came hours after May went to Buckingham Palace to formally become prime minister.
The first post announced was Philip Hammond becoming chancellor of the exchequer. The former foreign secretary arrived at Downing Street to learn the news just as his predecessor George Osborne left via a back entrance after being sacked. As well as Hammond and Johnson, another major post announced on Wednesday were home secretary , which went to Amber Rudd, the former energy secretary who only entered parliament in 2010.
Then came more unexpected news, as Hammond’s old role as foreign secretary went to Boris Johnson. The former London mayor had been tipped to succeed Cameron after the EU referendum but his stock had fallen drastically after he left the leadership race when challenged by his former ally Gove. Two other jobs were given to strong Brexit supporters brought back from the cold. David Davis took on the new job of secretary of state for exiting the EU, six years after he resigned as shadow home secretary to refight his parliamentary seat in a protest over detention without trial for terror suspects.
The post of home secretary goes to Amber Rudd, the former energy secretary who only entered parliament in 2010. Liam Fox, who quit as defence secretary in 2011 amid revelations his close friend, the lobbyist Adam Werritty, had travelled with him on official business, was made secretary of another new ministry for international trade.
Two other crucial posts went to strong Brexit supporters brought back from the cold. David Davis took on the new job of secretary of state for exiting the European Union, six years after he resigned as shadow home secretary to re-fight his parliamentary seat in a protest over detention without trial for terror suspects. The new chief secretary to the Treasury was announced as David Gauke, who moves up a place in the pecking order in the department, while David Mundell remains as secretary of state for Scotland, little surprise as he is the only Tory MP in the country.
Liam Fox, who quit as defence secretary in 2011 amid revelations his close friend, the lobbyist Adam Werritty, had travelled with him on official business, was made secretary of another new ministry, for international trade. The final appointment was David Liddington as leader of the Commons, a very late debut in cabinet for the former Europe minister, who has been in parliament since 1992.
The other announcement on Wednesday evening was that Michael Fallon would remain in his job as defence secretary.