Overview of the reshuffle of the British cabinet
Johnson in 2019 Boris Johnson carried out the second significantreshuffle of hismajority government from 15 September to 18 September 2021, having last done so inFebruary 2020 .
Cabinet-level changes [ edit ] Colour key Joined the Cabinet Left the Cabinet
Minister Position before reshuffle Position after reshuffle Rt HonGavin Williamson CBE MP Secretary of State for Education Left the government[ 1] [ 2] Nadhim Zahawi MPParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment Secretary of State for Education Rt HonRobert Buckland QC MP Secretary of State for Justice Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain Left the government[ 3] [ 4] Rt HonDominic Raab MP First Secretary of State Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Deputy Prime Minister Secretary of State for Justice Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain [ 5] Rt HonLiz Truss MP Secretary of State for International Trade Minister for Women and Equalities Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Minister for Women and Equalities Rt HonAnne-Marie Trevelyan MP Minister of State for Business, Energy and Clean Growth Secretary of State for International Trade Rt HonRobert Jenrick MP Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Left the government[ 6] Rt HonMichael Gove MP Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Minister for the Cabinet Office Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Minister for Intergovernmental Relations Rt HonSteve Barclay MP Chief Secretary to the Treasury Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Minister for the Cabinet Office Simon Clarke MPBackbencher Chief Secretary to the Treasury Rt HonAmanda Milling MP Minister without Portfolio Chairman of the Conservative Party [ note 1] Minister of State for Asia [ 7] [ 8] Rt HonOliver Dowden CBE MP Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Minister without Portfolio Chairman of the Conservative Party [ note 1] Nadine Dorries MPMinister of State for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Patient Safety Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Nigel Adams MPMinister of State for Asia Minister of State for the Cabinet Office Kit Malthouse MPMinister of State for Crime and Policing Attending Cabinet Michelle Donelan MPMinister of State for Universities Minister of State for Higher and Further Education
Junior ministerial changes [ edit ] Minister Position before reshuffle Position after reshuffle Rt HonGreg Hands MP Minister of State for Trade Policy Minister of State for Business, Energy and Clean Growth Rt HonPenny Mordaunt MP Paymaster General Minister of State for Trade Policy Rt HonMichael Ellis QC MP Solicitor General for England and Wales Paymaster General Alex Chalk MPParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice Solicitor General for England and Wales James Cartlidge MPBackbencher Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice Luke Hall MPMinister of State for Regional Growth and Local Government Left the government[ 9] Kemi Badenoch MPExchequer Secretary to the Treasury Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Equalities Minister of State for Regional Growth and Local Government Minister of State for Equalities Helen Whately MPMinister of State for Social Care Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Gillian Keegan MPParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Apprenticeships and Skills Minister of State for Care and Mental Health Alex Burghart MPParliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Apprenticeships and Skills Andrew Griffith MPBackbencher Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister Rt HonJesse Norman MP Financial Secretary to the Treasury Left the government Rt HonLucy Frazer QC MP Minister of State for Prisons and Probation Financial Secretary to the Treasury Victoria Atkins MPParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding Minister of State for Prisons and Probation Rachel Maclean MPParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding Trudy Harrison MPParliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport Sarah Dines MPBackbench Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister James Duddridge MPParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Africa Left the government Vicky Ford MPParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Africa Will Quince MPParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Welfare Delivery Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families David Rutley MPLord Commissioner of the Treasury Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Welfare Delivery Rt HonNick Gibb MP Minister of State for School Standards Left the government[ 10] HonRobin Walker MP Minister of State for Northern Ireland Minister of State for School Standards Rt HonConor Burns MP Backbencher Minister of State for Northern Ireland Matt Warman MPParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital Infrastructure Left the government Chris Philp MPParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Immigration Compliance and Courts Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital Economy Tom Pursglove MPAssistant Government Whip Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Immigration Compliance and Courts Rt HonJohn Whittingdale OBE MP Minister of State for Media and Data Left the government Julia Lopez MPMinister for Implementation Minister of State for Media and Data Victoria Prentis MPParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Farming, Fisheries and Food Minister of State for Farming, Fisheries and Food Jo Churchill MPParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Prevention, Public Health and Primary Care Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Maria Caulfield MPAssistant Government Whip Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Prevention, Public Health and Primary Care Graham Stuart MPParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Exports Left the government Mike Freer MPComptroller of HM Household Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Exports George Freeman MPBackbencher Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Science, Research and Innovation Maggie Throup MPLord Commissioner of the Treasury Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment Lee Rowley MPDeputy Chairman of the Conservative Party [ note 1] Backbencher Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Industry Justin Tomlinson MPMinister of State for Disabled People, Work and Health Left the government to becomeDeputy Chairman of the Conservative Party [ note 1] Chloe Smith MPMinister of State for the Constitution and Devolution Minister of State for Disabled People, Work and Health Neil O'Brien MPBackbencher Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Levelling Up, The Union and Constitution Caroline Dinenage MPMinister of State for Digital and Culture Left the government David Duguid MPParliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland Left the government The Lord Offord of Garvel None (appointed Peer) Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland The Baroness Berridge Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the School System Left the government The Baroness Stedman-Scott Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women The Baroness Barran Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Civil Society Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Schools System The Lord Bethell Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Innovation Left the government The Lord Kamall Backbench Peer Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Innovation
[ edit ] Demotion of Dominic Raab [ edit ] Raab in 2019 There had been growing speculation thatDominic Raab would be demoted from his position asForeign Secretary , as a result of his handling of theTaliban offensive in August 2021.[ 11] Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office . TheFinancial Times Sky News that Raab was "very angry" at Johnson's decision to move him.[ 12] Secretary of State for Justice and was given the additional role ofDeputy Prime Minister , making him the first minister to hold the office sinceNick Clegg during theConservative–Liberal Democrat coalition (2010–2015).[ 13]
Appointment of Nadine Dorries [ edit ] The appointment ofNadine Dorries asCulture Secretary was heavily criticised in the arts and culture sectors.[ 14] [ 15] [ 16] Culture Wars ", with concerns raised about her extreme views on cultural issues.[ 17] [ 18] Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union called on the new minister to "focus more on supporting our cultural industries and less on stoking divisive culture wars".[ 19]
AfterRobert Buckland was dismissed asSecretary of State for Justice and replaced byDominic Raab , there was some criticism from SirBob Neill , chairman of theJustice Select Committee . Neill toldSky News that removing Buckland from his position was "unjust, outrageous" and that he had been "shabbily treated" by Johnson.[ 20] Derek Sweeting , chairman of theBar Council , appeared to criticise the turnover of justice secretaries, stating: "As we welcome the eighth justice secretary in the last 10 years to play this vital role, the need for a consistent and strong voice in government for our justice system could not be greater".[ 21]
Alix Culbertson wrote thatGavin Williamson 's sacking was of "little surprise" following hishandling of GCSE grades .[ 22] Maro Itoje withMarcus Rashford .[ 23] Wes Streeting responded to reports that Williamson had been ‘tipped for knighthood’ saying "there should be no rewards for failure."[ 24] Instagram .[ 25]
In December 2021,Wendy Morton andChris Heaton-Harris swapped ministerial jobs (Minister of State for Europe andMinister of State for Transport ).[ 26]
^ Adam Payne (15 September 2021)."Gavin Williamson Sacked As Education Secretary" .PoliticsHome . ^ Gavin Williamson [@GavinWilliamson] (15 September 2021)."It has been a privilege to serve as Education Secretary since 2019. Despite the challenges of the global pandemic, I'm particularly proud of the transformational reforms I've led in Post 16 education: in further education colleges, our Skills agenda, apprenticeships and more" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ Alain Tolhurst (15 September 2021)."Robert Buckland Has Been Sacked As Justice Secretary In Boris Johnson's Reshuffle" .PoliticsHome . ^ Robert Buckland [@RobertBuckland] (15 September 2021)."It has been an honour to serve in Government for the last 7 years, and as the Lord Chancellor for the last 2. I am deeply proud of everything I have achieved. On to the next adventure" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ UK Prime Minister [@10DowningStreet] (15 September 2021)."The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP @DominicRaab has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice @MoJGovUK #Reshuffle" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ Robert Jenrick [@RobertJenrick] (15 September 2021)."It's been a huge privilege to serve as Secretary of State @mhclg. 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" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ Amanda Milling [@amandamilling] (15 September 2021)."It's been a privilege and an honour to be the Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party. Thank you to the voluntary party and the team at CCHQ for their support. Thank you to @BorisJohnson for this opportunity. I will continue working to deliver on our plans to level up the UK" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ "Amanda Milling back in Government" .Twitter . Retrieved15 September 2021 .^ Hall, Luke (15 September 2021)."It's been a huge honour to serve as Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government in mhclg and am proud of all we achieved. Grateful to the excellent team in MHCLG and particularly my superb Private Office. Looking forward to supporting the Government from the backbenches" .Twitter .Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved15 September 2021 .^ "Reshuffle: Schools minister Nick Gibb sacked" .schoolsweek.co.uk . 15 September 2021. Retrieved15 September 2021 .^ Henry Zeffman; Chris Smyth (8 September 2021)."Williamson, Patel and Raab facing demotion as prospect of snap reshuffle looms" .The Times ^ "Reshuffle live: 'Very angry' Dominic Raab demoted to justice secretary and deputy PM - with three others sacked" .Sky News . 15 September 2021.^ "UK foreign secretary Raab moved to justice minister and deputy PM" .Reuters . 15 September 2021.^ Katie Spencer (16 September 2021)."Nadine Dorries isn't afraid of fanning the culture war flames - leaving the arts sector concerned" .Sky News . ^ Stephen Bush (16 September 2021)."The appointment of Nadine Dorries sums up Boris Johnson's reshuffle – but not for the reason you think" .New Statesman . ^ Harry de Quetteville (16 September 2021)."Does Nadine Dorries have what it takes to be Culture Secretary?" .Daily Telegraph . ^ Ayesha Hazarika (16 September 2021)."Nadine Dorries becoming Culture Secretary in the reshuffle shows Boris Johnson is still the master of outrage" .inews . ^ "Nadine Dorries: a minister for the culture wars?" .The Week . 23 September 2021.^ "New Culture Secretary should support our industries, instead of stoking culture wars" .BECTU . 15 September 2021.^ Jon Craig [@joncraig] (15 September 2021)."Tory MP Sir Bob Neill, who chairs Justice select committee tells me Robert Buckland's sacking is "unjust, outrageous" and "he has been shabbily treated" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ "Truss replaces Raab at Foreign Office with Williamson out in cabinet reshuffle – UK politics live" .The Guardian . 15 September 2021.^ "Gavin Williamson: Teaching unions 'can't pretend to be sorry' over exit of 'disastrous' education secretary" .Sky News . 15 September 2021. Retrieved27 September 2021 .^ "Gavin Williamson apparently confuses Maro Itoje with Marcus Rashford" .The Guardian . 8 September 2021. Retrieved27 September 2021 .^ @wesstreeting (17 September 2021)."There should be no rewards for failure" (Tweet ). Retrieved27 September 2021 – viaTwitter . ^ "Gavin Williamson unfollowed Boris Johnson on Instagram and people are laughing at the pettiness" .Indy100 . 27 September 2021. Retrieved27 September 2021 .^ "Ministerial appointments: 19 December 2021" .GOV.UK . Retrieved20 January 2022 .
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