Boris Johnson has begun a much-anticipated post election reshuffle to his cabinet
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Here is Alok Sharma, the international development secretary, arriving at No 10 a few minutes ago. Government sources were briefing last night that he is getting a promotion.
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Leo Varadkar, the Irish taoiseach (PM), has paid lavish tribute to Julian Smith, who was sacked this morning as Northern Ireland secretary, describing him as “one of Britain’s finest politicians of our time”.
In 8 months as Secretary of State, Julian you helped to restore powersharing in Stormont, secured an agreement with us to avoid a hard border, plus marriage equality. You are one of Britain’s finest politicians of our time. Thank you https://t.co/sm2QHFvUtu
