NottinghamshireLive has reported on how the Newark MP Robert Jenrick has been removed as Housing Secretary in the recent cabinet reshuffle.
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NottinghamshireLive writes:
… He says he will continue to support the Prime Minister in every way he can….
Mr Jenrick is one of the Tory MPs who have been removed from office on Wednesday, September 15.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he plans to put in place a “strong and united” Cabinet following the turbulence of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr Jenrick tweeted: “It’s been a huge privilege to serve as Secretary of State.
“Thank you to everyone at the department for their hard work, dedication and friendship. I’m deeply proud of all we achieved. I will continue to support the Prime Minister and the Government in every way I can.”
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has also been removed from his post, along with Justice Secretary Robert Buckland.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said Mr Johnson understands “the importance of having a diverse Cabinet” but would not guarantee that female representation around the table will be maintained at least at its current level following the reshuffle.
Former Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings has branded the shake-up the “Carrie reshuffle”, suggesting that Mrs Johnson’s allies will be rewarded.
But asked if the Prime Minister’s wife had been consulted on the reshuffle, the No 10 spokesman said: “No.”
Current Government Chief whip Mark Spencer, member of parliament for Sherwood in Nottinghamshire, remains in his post….
