The prime minister is said to be considering offering the foreign secretary, Boris Johnson a move to a Brexit delivery role based in another department, but he is likely to resist such a move. May’s decision to shake up her team comes after fierce disagreements within Downing Street about how sensible such a move would be. The health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has been suggested as a replacement, although perhaps without the title of first secretary of state. Those who could gain promotions into the cabinet include Dominic Raab and Damian Hinds, and May could also be looking to promote Amber Rudd – as foreign secretary if Johnson does step aside – and Karen Bradley. “We need to stop asking ourselves where people voted on Brexit and just look for the best person for the job.”

Source: The Guardian December 31, 2017 17:46 UTC