Articles tagged with: cabinet reshuffle

13 Nov 2023 Political parties

Concerns Over "Scrutiny Problem" After David Cameron Appointed Foreign Secretary

10 Downing Street has defended its decision to appoint former Prime Minister Lord David Cameron as Foreign Secretary in the face of complaints about a lack of accountability. Cameron, as a peer, will not speak in the House of Commons.

13 Nov 2023 Political parties

David Cameron Is Foreign Secretary And James Cleverly Home Secretary: Reshuffle Latest

James Cleverly has been appointed as the new home secretary, and David Cameron is foreign secretary, after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sacked Suella Braverman as part of a major Cabinet reshuffle.

24 May 2023 Political parties

Rishi Sunak Swerves Party Mutiny With Suella Braverman Still In Post

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appeared to have swerved a backbench rebellion on Wednesday despite "noise" from a vocal minority of right-wing Conservative MPs who blame senior government figures for fallout surrounding Boris Johnson and Suella Braverman.

21 Apr 2023 Political parties

Oliver Dowden Replaces Dominic Raab As Deputy Prime Minister In Mini Cabinet Reshuffle

Oliver Dowden will become deputy prime minister while Alex Chalk will take on the role of justice secretary in a mini reshuffle of Rishi Sunak's cabinet triggered by Dominic Raab's resignation over bullying allegations.

Top Stories: Home Secretary Calls For Reform Of Anti-Terrorism Programme, Cabinet Reshuffle Receives Mixed Reviews

08 Feb 2023 Home affairs

The home secretary has called for a major upheaval of the government's flagship counter-extremism programme, Prevent.

07 Feb 2023 Economy

Rishi Sunak's Whitehall Reset Gives Fresh Focus But Leaves Limited Time To Deliver On His Promises

Rishi Sunak has undertaken a mini-reshuffle - the fifth in 20 months - as he seeks to set a new path for government following the damage of Nadhim Zahawi's sacking.

Top Stories: Government Department Reshuffle, UK Sends Earthquake Rescue Support

07 Feb 2023 Political parties

The prime minister is expected to announce his first reshuffle of cabinet ministers and government departments since taking office.

25 Oct 2022 Home affairs

Rishi Sunak Criticised For Reappointing "Careless And Slapdash" Suella Braverman After Security Breach

Labour has called for clarity about the nature of the security breach that led to Suella Braverman’s resignation last week after she was reappointed to her previous role as home secretary in Rishi Sunak's new cabinet.

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07 Sep 2022 Home affairs

Bar Council reaction to Government appointments

Following the appointments announced as part of Liz Truss’s new Government, Mark Fenhalls QC Chair of the Bar Council said:

06 Sep 2022 Political parties

Liz Truss Has Picked Her Cabinet – Here's Who's In And Who's Out

Liz Truss has put together her Cabinet as she begins her first days in Downing Street.

07 Jul 2022 Political parties

Boris Johnson Appoints New Cabinet In Final Hours As Tory Party Leader

Boris Johnson is appointing a new Cabinet to fill the positions made vacant by the slew of recent resignations.

06 Jul 2022 Political parties

Here Are All The Tory MPs That Have Resigned From Boris Johnson’s Government So Far

Boris Johnson’s government has been hit by a slew of high-profile resignations in the last 24 hours as he battles to keep hold of his leadership.

08 Feb 2022 Political parties

Stephen Barclay Is Giving Up Large Chunks Of Cabinet Office Brief To Be New No.10 Chief Of Staff

Stephen Barclay is set to give up "a lot" of his responsibilities as the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (CDL) work in order to focus on being Boris Johnson's new Chief of Staff.

08 Feb 2022 Political parties

Jacob Rees-Mogg Moved To New Brexit Role In Boris Johnson’s Post-Partygate Cabinet Reshuffle

Jacob Rees-Mogg has been moved to a new Brexit role as part of Boris Johnson's mini Cabinet reshuffle as he continues with attempts to repair the damage to his administration caused by the partygate row.

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22 Sep 2021 Culture

BGC responds to Chris Philip being confirmed as Minister responsible for Gambling

18 Sep 2021 Economy

Tory Rank-And-File “Not Comfortable” With Whips’ Threats To Red Wall MPs

This week’s long-awaited reshuffle was dominated by a series of sackings at cabinet level, but a lack of promotions for 2019 MPs at the junior ranks means Downing Street has to use other levers to keep the ambitious new Tory intake on side.

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17 Sep 2021 Culture

BGC welcomes new Secretary of State for DCMS - and says it’s vital the Government continues its ‘evidence-led’ approach to the Gambling Review

Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has congratulated Nadine Dorries on becoming the new Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

16 Sep 2021 Political parties

Meet the New Kids: Who are the reshuffled faces around the Cabinet table?

Boris Johnson's long talked about reshuffle has finally happened – but who are the new cabinet secretaries and what is on the agenda in their departments?

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16 Sep 2021 Culture

Advertising Association comment on the appointment of Nadine Dorries MP as Secretary of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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15 Sep 2021 Communities

CIOB welcomes new Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

Following today’s government reshuffle, the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP for Surrey Heath has been appointed as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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15 Sep 2021 Home affairs

Bar Council reaction to eighth Justice Secretary since 2010

The Bar Council have responded to today's government reshuffle.

15 Sep 2021 Culture

Nadine Dorries Has Been Promoted To Digital, Media, Culture and Sport Secretary

Nadine Dorries will replace Oliver Dowden after she was handed a major promotion to the cabinet role.

15 Sep 2021 Communities

Michael Gove Replaces Robert Jenrick As Secretary Of State For Housing, Communities And Local Government

Michael Gove has been moved from his roles as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office and will instead hold down the post of Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

15 Sep 2021 Foreign affairs

Dominic Raab Has Been Appointed Justice Secretary, Lord Chancellor And Deputy Prime Minister

Dominic Raab has been moved from his role heading up the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office and will instead hold down the posts of Justice Secretary, Lord Chancellor And Deputy Prime Minister.