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He tweeted : `` Serving the people of Northern Ireland has been the biggest privilege .
I am extremely grateful to @ BorisJohnson for giving me the chance to serve this amazing part of our country . ''
Housing Minister Esther McVey has also been sacked - just seven months after she was a contender to become the next Conservative leader and Prime Minister .
She tweeted : “ I ’ m very sorry to be relieved of my duties as Housing Minister .
I wish my successor the very best & every success .
“ I ’ m very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given me the opportunity to serve in his government & he will continue to have my support from the back benches.
” Business Andrea Leadsom was also sacked , and wrote on Twitter : “ It has been a real privilege to serve in Government for the last six years , and in @ beisgovuk for six months .
“ I now look forward to focusing on my constituents and on my 20+ year campaign to see every baby get the best start in life .
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Rishi Sunk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to Sky News .
This follows the shock resignation of Sajid Javid .
12pm update : Javid given ultimatum by Johnson , but refused BBC Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg has suggested the reason why Sajid Javid resigned as Chancellor .
She tweeted : “ Hear that Javid was offered to stay on as Chancellor on condition he fired all of his advisers - he refused and turned down job.
” Mr Javid had previously expressed frustration at the treatment of one of his aides , who was sacked by the Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allegations of leaking information to reporters .
Chancellor Sajid Javid has sensationally resigned in a major shock to boris Johnson ’ s new Cabinet .
The Times Deputy Political Editor Steven Swinford tweeted : “ Hearing rumours something 's going on with Sajid Javid “ He 's apparently been in a meeting with the PM for a long time.
” The Prime Minister had been expected to keep Mr Javid as Chanellor but news of his resignation has shocked Westminster .
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has lavished praise on Julian Smith , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ireland Minister in Boris Johnson ’ s Cabinet reshuffle .
The Taoiseach tweeted : “ 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.
” 11.37am update : Ten different housing ministers in 10 years - despite housing crisis The Conservatives have changed the minister in charge of this brief ten times over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest casulty when she was sacked from the role this morning .
The high turnover of housing ministers comes despite the UK suffering a housing crisis for several years , which the Government is desperately fighting to address .
11.33am update : Former Tory chairman off to Northern Ireland office ?
BBC News Political Editor has tweeted : “ Whisper that Brandon Lewis off to Northern Ireland Office.
” Julian Smith earlier became the first major casualty of Boris Johnson ’ s Cabinet reshuffle when he was sacked as Northern Ireland Minister .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ privilege to shape the new # FutureOfTransport⚡Strategy at @ transportgovuk w @ grantshapps & brilliant DFT team , & help the PM make this an inspiring @ OneNationCons Government of Renewal .
“ Sad not to be part of it.
” The former Justice Secretary has been left bemused following the sacking of Julian Smith , He tweeted : Restoring Stormont was a significant achievement for this Government .
It would be very odd to sack the Secretary of State who delivered this .
In his short time in office , @ JulianSmithUK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ His successor will need to be a big figure , able to win the respect of all sides and ensure that the Govt is fully committed to the deal that enabled the return of devolved government.
” 11.17am update : Julian Smith sacking ‘ linked to comments at height of Brexit tension ’ Sky News Political Correspondent Tamara Cohen tweeted : “ I hear Julian Smith sacking is linked to his comments at the height of the Brexit tension last autumn .
He told MPs no deal would be “ very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was put on resignation watch over prospect of direct rule , rather than claims PM was “ blindsided ” by the Stormont deal.
” 11.09am update : Michael Gove next to arrive at Number 10 The Duchy of Lancaster is the latest big name to arrive at 10 Downing Street .
He was followed shortly afterwards by Justice Secretary Robert Buckland .
Mr Gove could be in line for a beefed-up role to take charge of implementing the final stages of Brexit and ensuring the process following the transition period runs smoothly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but The Guardia have reported he could take on more responsibility as a kind of “ chief executive ” overseeing Brexit .
10.56am update : Raab and Patel both enter Downing Street for meeting with Johnson Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and Home Secretary have arrived at Downing Street to meet the Prime Minister .
Both are expected top keep their jobs as part of the Cabinet reshuffle , but it is not clear why they are being called in .
10.40am update : Geoffrey Cox asked to step aside by Prime Minister The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wrote to Boris Johnson on his Twitter page .
He captioned this with : “ I have been truly privileged to have served as Attorney General during the recent turbulent political times .
“ I am now leaving the Government at the PM ’ s request .
“ I shall continue to represent and stand up strongly for the interests of Torridge and West Devon.
” The DUP leader tweeted : “ Spoke with @ JulianSmithUK a short time ago to thank him for his help in getting devolution restored .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we did sometimes ) but his dedication to the role was incredible .
“ Best wishes to him and his family .
Always welcome in Fermanagh.
” `` Huge privilege to have been Transport Minister and we ’ ve achieved so much In 2 years .
`` Thanks to the great team in the Dept and now I get to spend more time with family and constituents . ''
Ireland ’ s Foreign Minister and deputy to current Prime Minister Leo Varadkar tweeted : U have been such an effective SOS for NI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk .
“ Without your leadership I don ’ t believe NI would have a Govt today .
“ Thank you @ JulianSmithUK for your trust , friendship and courage ; UK & # Ireland can look to future with more confidence because of it.
” Theresa Villiers has taken to Facebook to confirm her sacking .
She wrote : “ What the prime minister giveth , the prime minister taketh away : just over six months ago , I was delighted to be invited by the prime minister to return to government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This morning he told me that I need to make way for someone new .
“ I am deeply grateful for having been given the opportunity to serve twice at the highest level of government , first as Northern Ireland secretary and then as secretary of state for the environment , food and rural affairs .
“ I tackled both roles with passion , commitment , and huge amounts of hard work .
“ Whether it is in the cabinet , in parliament , or in any other walk of life , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all strive for , it is to safeguard our natural environment for future generations .
“ From the backbenches , I shall continue to campaign to protect nature and address disastrous climate change , as well as fighting hard on all the other crucial issues which matter to my constituents in Chipping Barnet .
“ I wish the prime minister and his new cabinet well in the tasks ahead of them .
“ I am sad to no longer be part of that team , but they will have my full support as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to unite and level up every part of this great country.
” 10.17am update : Geoffrey Cox also sacked as part of major reshuffle Attorney General has been sacked , according to The Sun ’ s Political Editor Tom Newton Dunn .
The came an hour before he was due to take Attorney General ’ s Questions in the House of Commons .
Michael Ellis , the solicitor general , is taking questions , and there is no sign of Mr Cox .
She tweeted : “ It has been a real privilege @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six years , and in @ beisgovuk for six months .
“ I now look forward to focusing on my constituents and on my 20+ year campaign to see every baby get the best start in life .
“ I ’ m particularly proud of my work in BEIS on net zero and the # CountDowntoCOP and on making the UK the best place in the world to work and to grow a business .
Huge thanks to my brilliant team in @ BEISGovUK .
“ I will continue from the back benches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with dignity and respect.
” The Housing Minister has left the Government - just seven months after she was a contender to become the next Conservative leader and Prime Minister .
She tweeted : “ I ’ m very sorry to be relieved of my duties as Housing Minister .
“ I wish my successor the very best & every success .
“ I ’ m very grateful to the Prime Minister for having given me the opportunity to serve in his government & he will continue to have my support from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s sacking ‘ will not be well received across NI ’ BBC News Northern Ireland Political Editor Jayne McCormack tweeted : “ This will not be received well across NI , nor in Dublin where Mr Smith had forged warm relations with Simon Coveney .
“ Understand he v much wanted to stay in the role - clearly PM felt now Stormont is back it was time to cut him loose.
” Sky News Senior Ireland Correspondent David Blevins also tweeted : “ Five weeks after co-brokering the deal to restore power-sharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Northern Ireland Secretary for years has been sacked .
Go figure.
” 9.42am update : Cabinet cull could be over Boris Johnson is due to be returning to Downing Street shortly , suggesting the sackings from his Cabinet have ended .
The Telegraph ’ s Associate Editor Camilla Tominey tweeted : “ PM ’ s police motorcycle outriders appear to be preparing to leave .
“ Looks like the action soon switching to Downing Street.
” 9.39am update : Theresa May ’ s former chief of staff pays tribute to Julian Smith Gavin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s earlier message : “ You should be proud @ JulianSmithUK of what you achieved .
“ Restoring government to a part of our country that had been without it for far too long a significant achievement .
Chris Skidmore is the next to go , saying he would have `` more time to spend '' with his family .
But it is not clear if he resigned or was sacked .
Mr Skidmore tweeted : `` Got a promotion in the # reshuffle to be a better Dad with more time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Thanks everyone who I 've had the chance to work with and the civil service teams that have supported me- you have all been amazing . ''
8.43am update : Dominic Cummings taunts Cabinet ahead of reshuffle saying cartoons could do better job Boris Johnson 's maverick senior aide ridiculed the Cabinet by claiming a trio of cartoon superheroes would do a better job than the lot of them .
In a baffling exchange with a television reporter , Dominic Cummings repeatedly referenced the Disney crime fighting PJ Masks gang and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s top team .
But the comments are likely to be viewed as less than amusing by senior ministers as a number face the axe in a reshuffle tomorrow .
It is believed Mr Cummings ’ desire for a massive shake-up of Whitehall and the Cabinet has been rebuffed in favour of a more modest overhaul .
Mr Cummings has also been a long term opponent of the controversial HS2 rail link the Prime Minister backed yesterday .
Confronted by the BBC outside his north London home about whether he had lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I think we need PJ Masks on the job.
” The Sun ’ s Political Editor Tom Newton Dunn has tweeted : “ Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith has arrived at the Commons for an early meeting with the PM - saying he expects to be sacked.
” Mr Smith could be one of the biggest casualties of the Prime Minister ’ s Cabinet reshuffle , despite securing a power-sharing deal at Storming last month .
But The Times has reported Mr Johnson was said to have felt “ blindsided ” by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this morning , Mr Smith said he “ enjoys ” servicing in the Cabinet as Northern Ireland Secretary .
He added : “ We 've done a lot of really good stuff .
There 's a lot more to do but it 's up to the Prime Minister.
” Boris Johnson ’ s Cabinet reshuffle has started , with the Prime Minister the most brutal part of the changes .
He has begun summoning ministers to his Parliamentary office to inform them they are surplus to requirements .
The meetings are being held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spare them the embarrassment of having the walk past the country ’ s media and be photographed .
From 10am , Conservatives will be summoned to Downing Street to learn which top jobs they have landed .
8.25am update : Michael Gove could be rewarded with Brexit responsibility The Duchy of Lancaster is in line for a beefed-up role to take charge of implementing the final stages of Brexit and ensuring the process following the transition period runs smoothly .
He is unlikely to move department , but The Guardian have reported he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind of “ chief executive ” overseeing Brexit .
8.10am update : Who is at risk and who is safe ?
Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom and Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers are seen as likely to lose their cabinet positions , while Baroness Morgan has already said she intends to leave her role as Culture Secretary .
Chancellor Sajid Javid , Home Secretary Priti Patel and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab are expected to remain .
Downing Street has also confirmed Grant Shapps will remain as Transport Secretary .
7.50am update : Ben Wallace and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in office Defence Secretary Mr Wallace said : `` I have been in this game long enough to know that British Cabinet reshuffles are brutal .
`` It is at the decision of the Prime Minister who serves in his Cabinet .
`` I have been there before , I have been in quite a long time , I 'm keen to serve , I enjoy the job as Defence Secretary , I 'm a veteran , I 'm a northern MP , I was actually in the Army , so I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but who knows . ''
Attorney General Mr Cox said : `` Have I had enough of the job ?
Let me make plain : absolutely not .
This has been one of the greatest , in fact the greatest honour of my professional life .
But he added : ” If you gave me the opportunity to continue I would embrace it eagerly but equally if it is not to be , well then there are other doorways that will open for me . ''
7.40am update : Johnson to ‘ set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ A Downing Street source said : `` The prime minister wants this reshuffle to set the foundations for government now and in the future .
`` He wants to promote a generation of talent that will be promoted further in the coming years .
“ He will reward those MPs who have worked hard to deliver on this government 's priorities to level up the whole country and deliver the change people voted for last year . ''

Cabinet reshuffle: Sajid Javid arrives at Downing Street
Sajid Javid quit as chancellor after losing a power struggle with the Prime Minister. Mr Johnson ordered Mr Javid to fire his closest aides and replace them with advisers chosen by Number 10 if he wanted to remain in post. The former chancellor chose to quit rather than accept the working conditions and was swiftly replaced by his former deputy at the Treasury, and rising-star of the party Rishi Sunak.
Mr Javid was among a number a high profile casualties from the Prime Minister’s cabinet. Julian Smith, the Northern Ireland Secretary, Esther McVey, the Housing Minister, and Attorney General Geoffrey Cox were all removed from their roles. Andrea Leadsom also lost her job as Business Secretary and Theresa Villiers was removed as Environment Secretary. Former Conservative party Chairman Brandon Lewis was appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary.
Cabinet reshuffle LIVE: Boris Johnson is wielding the axe - Sajid Javid has sensationally resigned
Former Brexit minister Suella Braverman returns to the Government as Attorney General. Former Brexit secretary Stephen Barclay replaced Mr Sunak as Treasury Chief Secretary. Home Secretary Priti Patel, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove, Justice Secretary Robert Buckland, International Trade Secretary Liz Truss and Health Secretary Matt Hancock were all confirmed in their existing roles. Other ministers remaining in their posts include Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, and Scottish Secretary Alister Jack. FOLLOW BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES ON THE CABINET RESHUFFLE:
Cabinet reshuffle LIVE: Boris Johnson returned to Downing Street following meetings with sacked ministers
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8.00pm update: Final appointments confirmed by Number 10 Simon Clarke has been made a minister of state in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Greg Hands will return to Government as a minister of state in the Department for International Trade. Michelle Donelan has been appointed as a minister of state in the Department for Education. Caroline Dineage has been made a minister of state in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Kemi Badenoch has been made Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury. Chris Philp has been made a parliamentary under-secretary of state in the Home Office. 6.15pm update: Javid stresses the importance of ‘ trusted teams’ in resignation letter In his resignation letter, Mr Javid told the Prime Minister he believed it was "important as leaders to have trusted teams that reflect the character and integrity that you would wish to be associated with". He said: "While I am grateful for your continued trust and offer to continue in this role, I regret that I could not accept the conditions attached to the reappointment. "It is crucial for the effectiveness of government that you have people around you who can give you clear and candid advice, as I have always sought to do." He added: "The government you lead has an enormous opportunity in the coming years to transform our country. "Millions of people have given their renewed trust in a Conservative government to move on from the divisions and distractions of recent years, and lead us forward into a decade of social and economic renewal. We must not waste a moment in delivering on that promise."
Cabinet reshuffle LIVE: A glum Sajid Javid arrives at Downing Street this morning
5.15pm update: Javid breaks silence following cabinet reshuffle - 'unable to accept those conditions' Former Chancellor Sajid Javid has said he was unable to work under the conditions outlined by the Prime Minister in his first interview since quitting the cabinet. Mr Javid told Sky News: "I was unable to accept those conditions and I do not believe any self-respecting minister would accept those conditions." When asked whether the conditions were put forward by Boris Johnson's special adviser Dominic Cummings, he said they were imposed "by the Prime Minister". He added: "My successor has my full support as does the Prime Minister." 4.30pm update: Rees-Mogg keeps position as Leader of the House of Commons Downing Street has confirmed Jacob Rees-Mogg will remain as Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons.
Jacob Rees-Mogg to continue as Leader of the House of Commons
4.25pm update: Simon Hart stays on as Welsh Secretary Simon Hart remains as Secretary of State for Wales. 4.20pm update: Barclay replaces Sunak as chief secretary to the Treasury Stephen Barclay has been appointed chief secretary to the Treasury. The former Brexit Secretary replaces Rishi Sunak who was promoted to chancellor. 4.15pm update: Brandon Lewis replaces Smith as Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has been appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. The former Chairman of the Conservative party replaces Julian Smith who was removed from the position during the cabinet reshuffle.
Brandon Lewis has been appointed Northern Ireland Secretary
4.10pm update: Alister Jack keeps his position as Scotland Secretary Alister Jack will remain as Secretary of State for Scotland. 4.05pm update: Hancock says he is ‘thrilled’ to stay on as Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said he is “thrilled” to continue as Health Secretary in a video on social media. Mr Hancock wrote on Twitter: “Thrilled to be reappointed as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. “Massive job to do to lift the health of the nation - raring to go.” 3.55pm update: Ben Wallace to continue as Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, who was appointed Defence Secretary in July 2019, will remain the role, Number 10 has confirmed.
Gavin Williamson will remain as Education Secretary
3.45pm update: Shapps to continue as Transport Secretary Downing Street has confirmed Grant Shapps will be staying as Transport Secretary. 3.30pm update: George Eustice appointed new Environment Secretary George Eustice, the farming minister, has been promoted to Environment Secretary replacing Theresa Villiers who lost her job in the cabinet this morning. 3.25pm update: Jenrick remains as Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has kept his job as Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary. 3.15pm update: Williamson stays on as Education Secretary Gavin Williamson will remain in the cabinet and continue in his position as Education Secretary.
2.49pm update: Suella Braverman becomes new Attorney General Downing Street has confirmed Suella Braverman has been appointed as the new Attorney General. She replaces Geoffrey Cox, who left the role earlier today. 2.31pm update: Baroness Evans stays as Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords Downing Street has now confirmed Baroness Evans of Bowes Park remains Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords. Thérèse Coffey also remains as Work and Pensions Secretary. 2.07pm update: Oliver Dowden promoted to Culture Secretary Downing Street has also confirmed that Oliver Dowden has been promoted from a minister in the Cabinet Office to Culture Secretary. 2.04pm update: Liz Truss keeps job as International Trade Secretary She is now the longest serving member of the Cabinet, having joined in 2014 as Environment Secretary. Ms Truss has also been Justice Secretary and Chief Secretary to the Treasury, where she only had attendee status.
Cabinet reshuffle LIVE: Liz Truss kept her job as International Trade Secretary
1.49pm update: Anne-Marie Trevelyan promoted to International Development Secretary Downing Street has confirmed Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been promoted from Defence Minister to International Development Secretary. She replaces Alok sharma, who was earlier promoted to Business Secretary. 1.29pm update: Matt Hancock remains as Health Secretary The Health Secretary was the latest big-name minister to arrive at Number 10 to meet Boris Johnson. Downing Street has confirmed he is retaining his role. 1.12pm update: Boris leaves door open for Javid return Sajid Javid resigned as Chancellor earlier after refusing an ultimatum from the Prime Minister, who said he could remain in the position of he sacked all of his advisors. But Mr Jonhson appears to have left the door open for him to return to Cabinet. Daily Telegraph Political Editor Gordon Rayner tweeted: “Friends of the PM insist the door is open for Javid to return to Cabinet and that his advisers are the ones being blamed, not him. “Make of that what you will.”
Cabinet reshuffle LIVE: Matt Hancock remains as Health Secretary
1.08pm update: Rishi Sunak smiles as he leaves Number 10 The new Chancellor smiled widely as he left Doming Street following his meeting with Boris Johnson. He did not answer questions from waiting reporters, as he exited through the Foreign Office. He was followed by Robert Buckland, who remains as Justice Secretar 12.55pm update: Rees-Mogg told about Javid’s resignation during business questions in Commons Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg was notified of Sajid Javid’s departure during a session in the House of Commons. During business questions, Labour MP for Withington, Manchester Jeff Smith said: "Can we have a statement on the surprising news that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has been sacked?" Mr Rees-Mogg replied: "The honourable gentleman is ahead of me on the news cycle." 12.53pm update: Alok Sharma promoted to Business Secretary Downing Street has confirmed that International Development Secretary Alok Sharma has been promoted to Business Secretary. He replaces Andrea Leadsom, who was sacked earlier today as part of Boris Johnson’s Cabinet reshuffle. Mr Sharma will also be in charge of the COP26 climate change conference.
Cabinet reshuffle LIVE: Rishi Sunak was all smiles as he left 10 Downing Street
12.48pm update: Pound surges following Javid’s resignation Sterling has sued following the resignation of Sajid Javid as Chancellor. The British currency is up 0.65 percent against the euro today, and has surged from €1.1935 at 12pm to €1.1998 at 12.30pm. The pound is also up by more than half-a-percent against the US dollar today, and has surged from $1.2973 at midday to £1.3025 just 30 minutes later. Adam Seagrave, Head of Global Sales Trading at Saxo Markets said: “The initial reaction has been weaker GBP but we are now seeing a rally to a new high. “This is presumably the market interpreting the announcement as Boris wanting advisors who are more willing to back aggressive fiscal stimulus.” Michael Brown, Senior Market Analyst at international payments and foreign exchange firm Caxton said: “The surprising resignation of Sajid Javid as Chancellor, and his replacement by Rishi Sunak, implies that Number 10 will now exert greater influence over the Treasury. “This has led markets to believe that more expansionary fiscal policies - including increased infrastructure spending - are likely to be delivered in next month’s budget.” 12.34pm update: Rishi Sunak confirmed as new Chancellor Downing Street has wasted little time in confirming Rishi Sunak as the new Chancellor. He has been chief secretary to the Treasury since last summer. Mr Sunak was not even technically a member of the Cabinet and was just a minister with a right to attend. His appointment as Chancellor is his first full Cabinet job.
12.29pm update: John McDonnell attacks Cummings for installing his ‘stooge’ as Chancellor The Shadow Chancellor said the resignation of Sajid Javid has thrown the Governmenty into crisis. He said: "This must be a historical record with the Government in crisis after just over two months in power. "Dominic Cummings has clearly won the battle to take absolute control of the Treasury and install his stooge as Chancellor." 12.18pm update: Raab, Gove and Patel all safe from Cabinet cull Downing Street has tweeted that Foreign Secrtary Dominic Raab, Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office Michael Gove and Home Secretary Priti Patel will remain in their posts. Mr Gove had also been tired to be in line for a beefed-up role to take charge of implementing the final stages of Brexit and ensuring the process following the transition period runs smoothly. 12.12pm update: 'No self-respecting chancellor would accept those terms' - Javid A source close to the resigning Chancellor has told the Press Association: "He has turned down the job of Chancellor of the Exchequer. "The Prime Minister said he had to fire all his special advisers and replace them with Number 10 special advisers to make it one team. "The Chancellor said no self-respecting minister would accept those terms."
Cabinet reshuffle LIVE: Rishi Sunak has been confirmed as the new Chancellor
12.02pm update: Rishi Sunak to replace Javid as Chancellor - report Chief Secretary to the Treasury Rishi Sunk is expected to be appointed Chancellor, according to Sky News. This follows the shock resignation of Sajid Javid. 12pm update: Javid given ultimatum by Johnson, but refused BBC Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg has suggested the reason why Sajid Javid resigned as Chancellor. She tweeted: “Hear that Javid was offered to stay on as Chancellor on condition he fired all of his advisers - he refused and turned down job.” Mr Javid had previously expressed frustration at the treatment of one of his aides, who was sacked by the Prime Minister’s special adviser Dominic Cummings over allegations of leaking information to reporters. 11.56am update: Sajid Javid RESIGNS as Chancellor Chancellor Sajid Javid has sensationally resigned in a major shock to boris Johnson’s new Cabinet. The Times Deputy Political Editor Steven Swinford tweeted: “Hearing rumours something's going on with Sajid Javid “He's apparently been in a meeting with the PM for a long time.” The Sun Political Editor Tom Newton Dunn wrote: Sajid Javid has apparently resigned.” The Prime Minister had been expected to keep Mr Javid as Chanellor but news of his resignation has shocked Westminster.
Cabinet reshuffle LIVE: Several ministers have been sacked as part of the reshuffle
11.40am update: Varadkar praises sacked Northern Ireland Secretary as “one of Britain’s finest politicians’ Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has lavished praise on Julian Smith, who was this morning sacked as Northern Ireland Minister in Boris Johnson’s Cabinet reshuffle. The Taoiseach tweeted: “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.” 11.37am update: Ten different housing ministers in 10 years - despite housing crisis The Conservatives have changed the minister in charge of this brief ten times over the last decade. Esther McVey became the latest casulty when she was sacked from the role this morning. The high turnover of housing ministers comes despite the UK suffering a housing crisis for several years, which the Government is desperately fighting to address. 11.33am update: Former Tory chairman off to Northern Ireland office? BBC News Political Editor has tweeted: “Whisper that Brandon Lewis off to Northern Ireland Office.” Julian Smith earlier became the first major casualty of Boris Johnson’s Cabinet reshuffle when he was sacked as Northern Ireland Minister. 11.30am update: ‘On my bike’ - George Freeman sacked as Transport Minister He tweeted: “On my bike. “It’s been a huge privilege to shape the new #FutureOfTransport⚡Strategy at @transportgovuk w @grantshapps & brilliant DFT team, & help the PM make this an inspiring @OneNationCons Government of Renewal. “Sad not to be part of it.”
Cabinet reshuffle LIVE: Leo Varadkar praised Julian Smith
11.23am update: David Gauke says Julian Smith sacking ‘very odd’ The former Justice Secretary has been left bemused following the sacking of Julian Smith, He tweeted: Restoring Stormont was a significant achievement for this Government. It would be very odd to sack the Secretary of State who delivered this. In his short time in office, @JulianSmithUK achieved an enormous amount in restoring Stormont. “His successor will need to be a big figure, able to win the respect of all sides and ensure that the Govt is fully committed to the deal that enabled the return of devolved government.” 11.17am update: Julian Smith sacking ‘linked to comments at height of Brexit tension’ Sky News Political Correspondent Tamara Cohen tweeted: “I hear Julian Smith sacking is linked to his comments at the height of the Brexit tension last autumn. He told MPs no deal would be “very, very bad” for NI; was put on resignation watch over prospect of direct rule, rather than claims PM was “blindsided” by the Stormont deal.” 11.09am update: Michael Gove next to arrive at Number 10 The Duchy of Lancaster is the latest big name to arrive at 10 Downing Street. He was followed shortly afterwards by Justice Secretary Robert Buckland. Mr Gove could be in line for a beefed-up role to take charge of implementing the final stages of Brexit and ensuring the process following the transition period runs smoothly. He is unlikely to move department, but The Guardia have reported he could take on more responsibility as a kind of “chief executive” overseeing Brexit.
10.56am update: Raab and Patel both enter Downing Street for meeting with Johnson Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and Home Secretary have arrived at Downing Street to meet the Prime Minister. Both are expected top keep their jobs as part of the Cabinet reshuffle, but it is not clear why they are being called in. 10.40am update: Geoffrey Cox asked to step aside by Prime Minister The former Attorney General posted the resignation letter he wrote to Boris Johnson on his Twitter page. He captioned this with: “I have been truly privileged to have served as Attorney General during the recent turbulent political times. “I am now leaving the Government at the PM’s request. “I shall continue to represent and stand up strongly for the interests of Torridge and West Devon.” 10.29am update: Arlene Foster lavishes praise on Julian Smith The DUP leader tweeted: “Spoke with @JulianSmithUK a short time ago to thank him for his help in getting devolution restored. “We may not have always agreed (we did sometimes) but his dedication to the role was incredible. “Best wishes to him and his family. Always welcome in Fermanagh.” 10.26am update: Nusrat Ghani leaves Transport Minister post "Huge privilege to have been Transport Minister and we’ve achieved so much In 2 years. "Thanks to the great team in the Dept and now I get to spend more time with family and constituents."
Cabinet reshuffle LIVE: Michel Gove could be in line for a beefed-up role
10.24am update: Simon Coveney pays tribute to Julian Smith Ireland’s Foreign Minister and deputy to current Prime Minister Leo Varadkar tweeted: U have been such an effective SOS for NI at a time of real challenge & risk. “Without your leadership I don’t believe NI would have a Govt today. “Thank you @JulianSmithUK for your trust, friendship and courage; UK & #Ireland can look to future with more confidence because of it.” 10.21am update: Theresa Villiers sacked as Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has taken to Facebook to confirm her sacking. She wrote: “What the prime minister giveth, the prime minister taketh away: just over six months ago, I was delighted to be invited by the prime minister to return to government after three years on the backbenches. “This morning he told me that I need to make way for someone new. “I am deeply grateful for having been given the opportunity to serve twice at the highest level of government, first as Northern Ireland secretary and then as secretary of state for the environment, food and rural affairs. “I tackled both roles with passion, commitment, and huge amounts of hard work. “Whether it is in the cabinet, in parliament, or in any other walk of life, if there is one thing we should all strive for, it is to safeguard our natural environment for future generations. “From the backbenches, I shall continue to campaign to protect nature and address disastrous climate change, as well as fighting hard on all the other crucial issues which matter to my constituents in Chipping Barnet. “I wish the prime minister and his new cabinet well in the tasks ahead of them. “I am sad to no longer be part of that team, but they will have my full support as they take forward Boris’ bold agenda to unite and level up every part of this great country.”
Cavinet reshuffle LIVE: Dominic Raab has been called in for meeting at Downing Street
10.17am update: Geoffrey Cox also sacked as part of major reshuffle Attorney General has been sacked, according to The Sun’s Political Editor Tom Newton Dunn. The came an hour before he was due to take Attorney General’s Questions in the House of Commons. Michael Ellis, the solicitor general, is taking questions, and there is no sign of Mr Cox. 10.04am update: Andrea Leadsom sacked as Business Secretary She tweeted: “It has been a real privilege to serve in Government for the last six years, and in @beisgovuk for six months. “I now look forward to focusing on my constituents and on my 20+ year campaign to see every baby get the best start in life. “I’m particularly proud of my work in BEIS on net zero and the #CountDowntoCOP and on making the UK the best place in the world to work and to grow a business. Huge thanks to my brilliant team in @BEISGovUK. “I will continue from the back benches to work to ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect.”
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9.59am update: Esther McVey ‘relieved of duties’ The Housing Minister has left the Government - just seven months after she was a contender to become the next Conservative leader and Prime Minister. She tweeted: “I’m very sorry to be relieved of my duties as Housing Minister. “I wish my successor the very best & every success. “I’m very grateful to the Prime Minister for having given me the opportunity to serve in his government & he will continue to have my support from the back benches.” 9.51am update: Smith’s sacking ‘will not be well received across NI’ BBC News Northern Ireland Political Editor Jayne McCormack tweeted: “This will not be received well across NI, nor in Dublin where Mr Smith had forged warm relations with Simon Coveney. “Understand he v much wanted to stay in the role - clearly PM felt now Stormont is back it was time to cut him loose.” Sky News Senior Ireland Correspondent David Blevins also tweeted: “Five weeks after co-brokering the deal to restore power-sharing, @JulianSmithUK, the most effective Northern Ireland Secretary for years has been sacked. Go figure.”
Cabinet reshuffle LIVE: Esther McVey tweeted she had been 'relieved' of her duties
9.42am update: Cabinet cull could be over Boris Johnson is due to be returning to Downing Street shortly, suggesting the sackings from his Cabinet have ended. The Telegraph’s Associate Editor Camilla Tominey tweeted: “PM’s police motorcycle outriders appear to be preparing to leave. “Looks like the action soon switching to Downing Street.” 9.39am update: Theresa May’s former chief of staff pays tribute to Julian Smith Gavin Barwell tweeted in reply to Mr Smith’s earlier message: “You should be proud @JulianSmithUK of what you achieved. “Restoring government to a part of our country that had been without it for far too long a significant achievement. “You leave government with your reputation enhanced.” 9.37am update: Universities Minister leaves Government Chris Skidmore is the next to go, saying he would have "more time to spend" with his family. But it is not clear if he resigned or was sacked. Mr Skidmore tweeted: "Got a promotion in the #reshuffle to be a better Dad with more time to spend with this gorgeous little one. “Thanks everyone who I've had the chance to work with and the civil service teams that have supported me- you have all been amazing."
Cabinet reshuffle LIVE: Geoffrey Cox praised the Prime Minister
9.34am update: Esther McVey next to meet Boris Johnson The Housing Minister is the next to arrive at Boris Johnson’s office. She could be replaced by Stephen Barclay, according to reports. The Guardian’s Political Correspondent Kate Procter tweeted: “Esther McVey walks to the PMs office. Has a smile as usual. “Quite serene for someone who is possibly out the cabinet. Steven Barclay also spotted.” 9.26am update: Julian Smith sacked as Northern Ireland Secretary He tweeted: "Serving the people of Northern Ireland has been the biggest privilege. “I am extremely grateful to @BorisJohnson for giving me the chance to serve this amazing part of our country. “The warmth & support from people across NI has been incredible. Thank you so much.” 9.22am Villiers next to arrive at Prime Minister’s office Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has followed Geoffrey Cox into a meeting with Boris Johnson. There are a number of candidates tipped to replace her, including Steve Barclay, George Eustice and Mark Spencer.
Cabinet reshuffle LIVE: Andrea Leadsom was sacked as Business Secretary
9.19am update: Cox finishes meeting with PM, leading to speculation he’s been sacked Geoffrey Cox “emerges from the direction of the PM’s office”, The Time Deputy Political Editor Steven Swinford has tweeted. Mr Swinford added: “He’s not saying anything but we believe he’s just been sacked.” But The Telegraph’s Associate Editor Camilla Tominey tweeted: "Geoffrey Cox has just emerged. “Wait for the Prime Minister” he just told me. Did it go okay? “It went fine,” he said looking surprisingly chipper. The Attorney General had previously said: "Have I had enough of the job? Let me make plain: absolutely not. This has been one of the greatest, in fact the greatest honour of my professional life. But he added: ”If you gave me the opportunity to continue I would embrace it eagerly but equally if it is not to be, well then there are other doorways that will open for me." 9.06am update: Jacob Rees-Mogg also arrives at the Commons early The Commons Leader has arrived at the House of Commons, sparking speculation he could be a casualty of the Cabinet reshuffle. But Mr Rees-Mogg assured The Telegraph Associate Editor Camilla Tominey he is just in early to prepare for questions from MPs 10.30am. 8.55am update: Under pressure Leadsom arrives at the Commons Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom has arrived at the House of Commons, Telegraph Associate Editor Camilla Tominey has tweeted. Ms Leadsom refused to comment when asked how confident she is feeling at keeping her job. There is speculation she could be one of the highest profile casualties of the Cabinet reshuffle. Ms Leadsom could be replaced by be replaced by International Development Secretary Alok Sharma, who is in line for a promotion.
cabinet reshuffle LIVE: Julian Smith confiormed he had been sacked as Northern Ireland Secretary
8.43am update: Dominic Cummings taunts Cabinet ahead of reshuffle saying cartoons could do better job Boris Johnson's maverick senior aide ridiculed the Cabinet by claiming a trio of cartoon superheroes would do a better job than the lot of them. In a baffling exchange with a television reporter, Dominic Cummings repeatedly referenced the Disney crime fighting PJ Masks gang and said they would outperform the Prime Minister’s top team. But the comments are likely to be viewed as less than amusing by senior ministers as a number face the axe in a reshuffle tomorrow. It is believed Mr Cummings’ desire for a massive shake-up of Whitehall and the Cabinet has been rebuffed in favour of a more modest overhaul. Mr Cummings has also been a long term opponent of the controversial HS2 rail link the Prime Minister backed yesterday. Confronted by the BBC outside his north London home about whether he had lost his influence, Mr Cummings replied: “I think we need PJ Masks on the job.” 8.37am update: Northern Ireland Secretary to be sacked? The Sun’s Political Editor Tom Newton Dunn has tweeted: “Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith has arrived at the Commons for an early meeting with the PM - saying he expects to be sacked.” Mr Smith could be one of the biggest casualties of the Prime Minister’s Cabinet reshuffle, despite securing a power-sharing deal at Storming last month. But The Times has reported Mr Johnson was said to have felt “blindsided” by the deal. When leaving his home this morning, Mr Smith said he “enjoys” servicing in the Cabinet as Northern Ireland Secretary. He added: “We've done a lot of really good stuff. There's a lot more to do but it's up to the Prime Minister.”
8.30am update: Prime Minister begins Cabinet reshuffle Boris Johnson’s Cabinet reshuffle has started, with the Prime Minister the most brutal part of the changes. He has begun summoning ministers to his Parliamentary office to inform them they are surplus to requirements. The meetings are being held there rather than in Downing Street to spare them the embarrassment of having the walk past the country’s media and be photographed. From 10am, Conservatives will be summoned to Downing Street to learn which top jobs they have landed. 8.25am update: Michael Gove could be rewarded with Brexit responsibility The Duchy of Lancaster is in line for a beefed-up role to take charge of implementing the final stages of Brexit and ensuring the process following the transition period runs smoothly. He is unlikely to move department, but The Guardian have reported he could take on more responsibility as a kind of “chief executive” overseeing Brexit. 8.10am update: Who is at risk and who is safe? Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom and Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers are seen as likely to lose their cabinet positions, while Baroness Morgan has already said she intends to leave her role as Culture Secretary. Chancellor Sajid Javid, Home Secretary Priti Patel and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab are expected to remain. Downing Street has also confirmed Grant Shapps will remain as Transport Secretary.
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-13--Lisa Nandy blasts Corbyn for taking voters for fools ‘can’t just nationalise everything!'

Labour leadership candidate Lisa Nandy said last night the party hasn ’ t learnt its lessons from the last general election and made promises to the public they simply couldn ’ t keep .
The last general election saw Jeremy Corbyn suffer a huge defeat losing a number of seats to the Conservatives .
Labour leadership hopeful Lisa Nandy tore into her own party , pulling apart Labour key election policies including nationalisation of public services and slashing tuition fees .
The BBC Newsnight host asked : “ Have you learnt your lessons from the past election ?
” To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t think we have because one of the things that we did in the last election was we made promises that we simply couldn ’ t keep .
JUST IN : BBC ‘ didn ’ t understand ’ Brexiteers - Beeb attacked by new Culture comm “ The lesson from the last election and the ones before that is people are smarter than we think .
“ We can not carry on going around as a party making promises to nationalise everything or slash tuition fees.
” Ms Nandy even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a clue how we would do it and how we would pay for it '' .
“ Absolute trash from the Continuity 2010 candidate.
” said one user .
But another added : “ By Jove , she ’ s got it - all the clever people didn ’ t vote Labour !
” “ If this country is to succeed and prosper , @ UKLabour must remain in opposition permanently.
” added another user .
Some viewers went on to express their exasperation at the lack of strong leadership candidates following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statistic that shows Thornberry ’ s demise [ INSIGHT ] Ex Labour MP 's plan to scrap dumb down CVs an insult to children [ INSIGHT ] Diane Abbott squirms as she tries to deny John Bercow bullying claim [ VIDEO ] Another user added : “ OMG !
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what a shower of s**t @ UKLabour you can not be serious !
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is this the best you can come up with !
!
” “ God help Labour if these four candidates are the best they can offer , I ca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RIP labour and the hard left ” added one user .
It comes as former Labour candidate Jess Phillips said the candidates will have a `` difficult job '' going up against `` bombast '' Boris Johnson .
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live , she told host Emma Barnett that all her colleagues still left in the race will have a hard time going up against Boris Johnson .
The Labour MP admitted the Prime Minister has a `` bombastic '' approach to politics which centrist Labour politicians lack .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lisa Nandy might have what it takes .
She said : “ I think Lisa Nandy has the best chances of doing that , I think she is different.
” She even told listeners she thinks Boris Johnson would find her “ a harder opponent .
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Labour: Lisa Nandy admits party 'hasn’t learned its lessons'
Labour leadership candidate Lisa Nandy said last night the party hasn’t learnt its lessons from the last general election and made promises to the public they simply couldn’t keep. The last general election saw Jeremy Corbyn suffer a huge defeat losing a number of seats to the Conservatives.
Labour leadership hopeful Lisa Nandy tore into her own party, pulling apart Labour key election policies including nationalisation of public services and slashing tuition fees. The BBC Newsnight host asked: “Have you learnt your lessons from the past election?” To which the Wigan MP responded: “I don’t think we have because one of the things that we did in the last election was we made promises that we simply couldn’t keep. JUST IN: BBC ‘didn’t understand’ Brexiteers - Beeb attacked by new Culture comm
Lisa Nandy has been slammed by Twitter users following her appearance on BBC Newsnight Labour leader
BBC Newsnight hosted Labour leadership candidates Sir Keir Starmer, Emily Thornberry, Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy to debate on who would be the next leader of the Labour Party
“The lesson from the last election and the ones before that is people are smarter than we think. “We cannot carry on going around as a party making promises to nationalise everything or slash tuition fees.” Ms Nandy even admitted the party “haven’t got a clue how we would do it and how we would pay for it". Her comments received a mixed response from viewers.
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Lisa Nandy has come under fire once again after admitting the party hasn’t learnt its lessons from the last general election
Lisa Nandy admitted the the Labour Party made promises they ‘simply couldn’t keep’
Lisa Nandy tore into her own party, pulling apart Labour key election policies including nationalisation of public services and slashing tuition fees
Another user added: “OMG!! what a shower of s**t @UKLabour you can not be serious!! is this the best you can come up with!!” “God help Labour if these four candidates are the best they can offer, I can't ever see them taking power again RIP labour and the hard left” added one user. It comes as former Labour candidate Jess Phillips said the candidates will have a "difficult job" going up against "bombast" Boris Johnson. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, she told host Emma Barnett that all her colleagues still left in the race will have a hard time going up against Boris Johnson.
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The Labour MP admitted the Prime Minister has a "bombastic" approach to politics which centrist Labour politicians lack. However, she did make the controversial argument that Lisa Nandy might have what it takes. She said: “I think Lisa Nandy has the best chances of doing that, I think she is different.” She even told listeners she thinks Boris Johnson would find her “a harder opponent.”
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Ms. Nandy said 'he lesson from the last election and the ones before that is people are smarter than we think'


thedailyexpress--2020-02-13--Back off Brussels! Warning obscure clause could give EU say in UK’s public spending

The so-called Northern Ireland Protocol is a clause within the agreement whereby the European Commission would retain jurisdiction over state aid measures which “ affect that trade between Northern Ireland and the Union which is subject to this Protocol ” .
The way forward is unclear , not having been tested up until now , but there are fears some such cases could end up in the European Court of Justice .
Critics claim the process as overseen by the bloc is unwieldy , slow and unfair – and fear Brussels could use the mechanism to impose its own rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rest of the UK after Brexit .
The issue of future arrangements for state aid - the means by which public money is used to subsidise private companies in certain circumstances – now that the UK has left the EU is the subject of a new paper published by the Politeia think tank .
Author James Webber , a partner at law firm Shearman and Sterling LLP , argues the UK should not feel any compulsion to stay aligned with EU rules .
Speaking to Express.co.uk , Mr Baker said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government is working to replace the Northern Ireland Protocol with the alternative arrangements , which would get rid of differential treatment for Northern Ireland .
“ What the Northern Ireland Protocol does is give the EU the assurance that Northern Ireland effectively works as a kind of hybrid for economic purposes , a kind of hybrid part of the customs union and the economic area , that ’ s what it amounts to .
“ And so it means that Northern Ireland is treated differently within that protocol .
“ What we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left there forever .
READ MORE : ‘ EU wanted Varadkar !
’ Expert warns Brussels should be VERY worried “ It was a compromise we had to make in order to bring political stability and leave at the same time and I am convinced that if we deliver everything that Boris has set out we will leave the EU brilliantly.
” Mr Baker added : “ EU State aid law matters because , as has been set out here , quite a wide field of control and executive power is gained by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Because the Northern Ireland Protocol potentially extends the sphere of state aid to GB , it ’ s extremely important the Government takes seriously not only replacing the protocol as it applies to Northern Ireland for Northern Ireland ’ s sake , but also , it deals with the issues raised in this paper to make sure that the whole of the UK escapes the EU state aid rules .
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With HS2 now given the green light , the question of public funding for major projects is likely to be close to the top of the agenda in the forthcoming Parliament , and Mr Baker said : “ The point is , there is a place for controlled state aid .
`` If you believe in a market economy , then it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t distort the way that that economy functions .
“ And that has really important implications for trade policy – for example , one of the reasons why steel production in the UK and the USA is in trouble , is because there is vast steel production in China , and it ’ s heavily subsidised .
“ So what this conversation is about today is about how we make sure we have free , fair competition , that we don ’ t export unfair practices , and that we are able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU , but an independent one.
” Mr Webber ’ s paper highlights a number of areas of concern – as well as offering solutions including the creation of a legal framework inspired by the World Trade Organisation ’ s Subsidies and Countervailing Measures Agreement ( CMA ) .
• In the future , the UK must end EU state aid rules with the transition .
• There is no good reason to transfer EU State aid rules to a new UK regime • A new system to control wasteful and distorting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• A CMA which respects both UK sovereignty and EU legal autonomy is perfectly possible , and would ensure a level playing field

Steve Baker on need to 'replace' Northern Ireland protocol
The so-called Northern Ireland Protocol is a clause within the agreement whereby the European Commission would retain jurisdiction over state aid measures which “affect that trade between Northern Ireland and the Union which is subject to this Protocol”. The way forward is unclear, not having been tested up until now, but there are fears some such cases could end up in the European Court of Justice. Critics claim the process as overseen by the bloc is unwieldy, slow and unfair – and fear Brussels could use the mechanism to impose its own rules on not just the region, but the rest of the UK after Brexit.
The issue of future arrangements for state aid - the means by which public money is used to subsidise private companies in certain circumstances – now that the UK has left the EU is the subject of a new paper published by the Politeia think tank. Author James Webber, a partner at law firm Shearman and Sterling LLP, argues the UK should not feel any compulsion to stay aligned with EU rules. Speaking to Express.co.uk, Mr Baker said: “There is no current sign that the Government is working to replace the Northern Ireland Protocol with the alternative arrangements, which would get rid of differential treatment for Northern Ireland.
An obscure clause could give Ursula von der Leyen's EU say in UK’s public spending, says Steve Baker
The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg
“What the Northern Ireland Protocol does is give the EU the assurance that Northern Ireland effectively works as a kind of hybrid for economic purposes, a kind of hybrid part of the customs union and the economic area, that’s what it amounts to. “And so it means that Northern Ireland is treated differently within that protocol. “What we need to do is avoid Northern Ireland being left there forever. READ MORE: ‘EU wanted Varadkar!’ Expert warns Brussels should be VERY worried
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“It was a compromise we had to make in order to bring political stability and leave at the same time and I am convinced that if we deliver everything that Boris has set out we will leave the EU brilliantly.” Mr Baker added: “EU State aid law matters because, as has been set out here, quite a wide field of control and executive power is gained by the Commission over member states. “Because the Northern Ireland Protocol potentially extends the sphere of state aid to GB, it’s extremely important the Government takes seriously not only replacing the protocol as it applies to Northern Ireland for Northern Ireland’s sake, but also, it deals with the issues raised in this paper to make sure that the whole of the UK escapes the EU state aid rules. DON'T MISS:
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Public funding for major projects is likely to be close to the top of the agenda
British Steel in Scunthorpe declared insolvency last year
“Otherwise, we are not going to be able to be effectively independent." With HS2 now given the green light, the question of public funding for major projects is likely to be close to the top of the agenda in the forthcoming Parliament, and Mr Baker said: “The point is, there is a place for controlled state aid. "If you believe in a market economy, then it is very important that we don’t distort the way that that economy functions.
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“And that has really important implications for trade policy – for example, one of the reasons why steel production in the UK and the USA is in trouble, is because there is vast steel production in China, and it’s heavily subsidised. “So what this conversation is about today is about how we make sure we have free, fair competition, that we don’t export unfair practices, and that we are able to go on as a great neighbour of the EU, but an independent one.” Mr Webber’s paper highlights a number of areas of concern – as well as offering solutions including the creation of a legal framework inspired by the World Trade Organisation’s Subsidies and Countervailing Measures Agreement (CMA).
Boris Johnson's plan for the Irish border
He argues that: • In the future, the UK must end EU state aid rules with the transition. • There is no good reason to transfer EU State aid rules to a new UK regime • A new system to control wasteful and distorting subsidies would be more efficient and accountable. • A CMA which respects both UK sovereignty and EU legal autonomy is perfectly possible, and would ensure a level playing field
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-13--Boris Johnson Cabinet reshuffle: Who faces the chop as PM changes top team?

The majority of the Prime Minister ’ s Cabinet have only been in their current roles for just over six @ @ @ @ @ Johnson took over in July last year .
Now , a Downing Street source said @ @ @ @ @ those MPs who have worked hard to deliver on this Government ’ s priorities ” @ @ @ @ @ to make a number of changes over the course of Thursday , but it is @ @ @ @ @ be .
He is widely expected to make changes at junior ministerial level - namely @ @ @ @ @ that could see a push to promote gender balance and female talent .
There is @ @ @ @ @ at least 60 percent of parliamentary private secretaries women by the summer - compared with @ @ @ @ @ moment .
At the top level , senior figures such as Chancellor Sajid Javid , @ @ @ @ @ Home Secretary Priti Patel are not expected to be moved , but others are considered @ @ @

Boris Johnson Cabinet reshuffle: Mr Johnson is expected to make a number of changes on Thursday
The majority of the Prime Minister’s Cabinet have only been in their current roles for just over six months, appointed when Boris Johnson took over in July last year. Now, a Downing Street source said the PM would “reward those MPs who have worked hard to deliver on this Government’s priorities”.
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Mr Johnson is expected to make a number of changes over the course of Thursday, but it is unclear how wide-ranging they will be. He is widely expected to make changes at junior ministerial level - namely parliamentary under-secretaries of state - that could see a push to promote gender balance and female talent. There is also a plan to make at least 60 percent of parliamentary private secretaries women by the summer - compared with just 18 percent at the moment. At the top level, senior figures such as Chancellor Sajid Javid, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and Home Secretary Priti Patel are not expected to be moved, but others are considered more vulnerable. READ MORE: Cabinet reshuffle LIVE: Boris kickstarts cull with surprise sacking
Boris Johnson Cabinet reshuffle: Some of those considered vulnerable
READ MORE Cabinet massacre: Huge tensions erupt between Boris and Wallace So who might face the chop? Andrea Leadsom, Business Secretary Ardent Brexiteer Andrea Leadsom is one of the Conservatives’ most prominent female politicians and has twice stood for party leader. Mrs Leadsom, who has represented South Northamptonshire since 2010, has previous cabinet experience as environment secretary and as leader of the House of Commons. However, she’s now considered to lack the drive and ideas to overhaul departments, largely proved by Michael Gove’s transformation of DEFRA after taking over from Ms Leadsom.
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Boris Johnson Cabinet reshuffle: The PM chairs a meeting of his Cabinet after Brexit
Therese Coffey, Work and Pensions Secretary Former environment minister Therese Coffey was appointed after Amber Rudd resigned over the Government’s approach to Brexit. Ms Coffey has previously served in a number of roles including Commons deputy leader and assistant whip. A pro-May Remainer, she was considered a stop-gap replacement for Ms Rudd and not a long-term appointment. Theresa Villiers, Environment Secretary The former Northern Ireland secretary became environment secretary in July 2019. Strongly pro-Leave, she was appointed to please members of the European Research Group of Brexiteer MPs last year amid the Brexit deadlock. Now, she’s considered less valuable and likely to be given the boot for someone with fresh ideas.
READ MORE Cabinet reshuffle: Suella Braverman among rising females promoted Liz Truss, International Trade Secretary Liz Truss was made international trade secretary and also women and equalities minister when Boris Johnson took office. Outspoken and progressive, she has clashed with Number 10 officials over message discipline. However, she’s one to watch - Boris Johnson name-checked her in his Brexit speech this week, meaning he might be thinking of keeping her around. Esther McVey, Housing Minister Esther McVey’s stints in government, as employment minister between 2013 and 2015 and as work and pensions secretary in 2018, sharply divided opinion. A passionate Brexit supporter, she quit the government last year saying Theresa May’s Brexit deal “did not honour the result of the referendum”. Could keep her job but lose the right to attend Cabinet if Boris Johnson tries to trim the numbers of attendees.
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-13--Boris under pressure over Caribbean holiday payment - ‘Come clean!’

The Prime Minister visited St Vincent and the Grenadines with girlfriend Carrie Symonds between Boxing Day and January 5 , 2020 .
Their £15,000 accommodation was covered by David Ross , the co-founder of Carphone Warehouse , according to the MPs ’ register of interests .
The entry in Mr Johnson ’ s register of interests said that Mr Ross donated accommodation “ for a private holiday for my partner and me , value £15,000 ” .
The trip was also added as a “ benefit in kind ” and the name of the donor was listed as “ Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Mr Ross claimed he did not pay for the accommodation and just helped to arrange it , prompting calls for Mr Johnson to reveal how it was really paid for .
The spokesman told the Daily Mail : “ Boris Johnson did not stay in David Ross ’ s house .
“ Boris wanted some help to find somewhere in Mustique , David called the company who run all the villas and somebody had dropped out .
“ So Boris got the use of a villa that was worth £15,000 , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whatsoever for this.
” He added Mr Ross had “ not put his hand in his pocket whatsoever and can obviously prove that – he most definitely did not pay anything and it was not his house .
“ It was a house that was rented but the people could not turn up , so Boris Johnson got the use of it.
” READ MORE : Cabinet massacre : Huge tensions erupt between Boris and Wallace The Daily Mail added Mr Ross had other guests staying at his house on the island during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s shadow minister for the cabinet office , Jon Trickett , said Mr Johnson “ must come clean ” about where the money came from .
He said Parliament ’ s standards watchdog “ should step in ” if he does not .
Mr Trickett said : “ The public deserves to know who is paying for their prime minister ’ s jaunts.
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Mustique: Inside a luxury villa on the private Caribbean island
The Prime Minister visited St Vincent and the Grenadines with girlfriend Carrie Symonds between Boxing Day and January 5, 2020. Their £15,000 accommodation was covered by David Ross, the co-founder of Carphone Warehouse, according to the MPs’ register of interests. The entry in Mr Johnson’s register of interests said that Mr Ross donated accommodation “for a private holiday for my partner and me, value £15,000”.
The trip was also added as a “benefit in kind” and the name of the donor was listed as “Mr David Ross”. But a spokesman for Mr Ross claimed he did not pay for the accommodation and just helped to arrange it, prompting calls for Mr Johnson to reveal how it was really paid for. The spokesman told the Daily Mail: “Boris Johnson did not stay in David Ross’s house. “Boris wanted some help to find somewhere in Mustique, David called the company who run all the villas and somebody had dropped out.
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds went to the Caribbean for New Year
“So Boris got the use of a villa that was worth £15,000, but David Ross did not pay any monies whatsoever for this.” The spokesman also called Mr Johnson’s declaration “a mistake”. He added Mr Ross had “not put his hand in his pocket whatsoever and can obviously prove that – he most definitely did not pay anything and it was not his house. “It was a house that was rented but the people could not turn up, so Boris Johnson got the use of it.” READ MORE: Cabinet massacre: Huge tensions erupt between Boris and Wallace
Mr Ross has regularly given donations to the Conservative Party
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The Daily Mail added Mr Ross had other guests staying at his house on the island during Mr Johnson’s trip. Labour’s shadow minister for the cabinet office, Jon Trickett, said Mr Johnson “must come clean” about where the money came from. He said Parliament’s standards watchdog “should step in” if he does not. Mr Trickett said: “The public deserves to know who is paying for their prime minister’s jaunts.” DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-13--Keir Starmer finally admits there's 'no chance' Britain will rejoin EU - 'No question'

The architect of the Labour Party 's failed Brexit policy finally conceded his hopes for Britain to re-join the European Union are not going to happen .
Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer , now in the running to succeed Jeremy Corbyn at the helm of the party , insisted the pro or anti-Brexit debate is `` over '' while calling for the country to `` let go '' and work together for the benefit of the country .
Asked whether there was a chance the UK will someday be readmitted in the bloc , Sir Keir said : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really any question of rejoining the EU .
`` We ’ ve just left the EU .
The Leave-Remain debate is over .
`` The divide is over and we need to let it go .
All of us , whichever way we voted . ''
However , the Labour frontbencher insisted the UK and the EU should strike a mutually beneficial agreement on freedom of movement to ensure the next generation of British and European citizens have the opportunity to live , study and work in a country of their choice across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` All my life I ’ ve been able to go and work in Europe , or to live in Europe or to study in Europe and I want the next generation to be able to have those opportunities .
JUST IN : Rebecca Long-Bailey ally sparks furious transphobia row with professor '' I want people here to be able to work in Europe and I want people in Europe to be able to work here .
I want people to be able to study freely .
`` We ’ ve got to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what we want to happen next .
However it comes about , I want people to be able to work across Europe . ''
Sir Keir is currently the frontrunner of the Labour leadership contest after snatching up the support of both Unison and Usdaw , two major unions affiliated to Labour , as well as nominations from several Constituency Labour Parties ( CLP ) from across the country .
Candidates – which include shadow Business Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey , shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry and Wigan MP Lisa Nandy – have until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or unions to ensure their name is on the final ballot box .
READ MORE : Rebecca Long-Bailey ‘ behaving like Stalinist with dirty tricks ’ in Labour leadership race The name of the new Labour Party leader and their deputy leader will be announced at a special conference on April 4 .
Jeremy Leader was forced to announce his resignation after the Labour Party suffered severe losses at the December general election .
The party lost 60 seats including some in traditionally-Labour constituencies in the northern heartlands .
A report into Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worst since 1935 , by Corbynista MPs Andrew Gwynne and Ian Lavery , exonerated the leader last month .
Emily Thornberry forced to admit Corbyn was ‘ part of problem ’ for loss [ UPDATE ] Labour 's furious Thornberry and de Piero in shocking clash [ INSIGHT ] Emily Thornberry criticised for praising Corbyn ’ s record on racism [ ANALYSIS ]

Brexit: Keir Starmer says ‘there’s no question of rejoining the EU’
The architect of the Labour Party's failed Brexit policy finally conceded his hopes for Britain to re-join the European Union are not going to happen. Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer, now in the running to succeed Jeremy Corbyn at the helm of the party, insisted the pro or anti-Brexit debate is "over" while calling for the country to "let go" and work together for the benefit of the country. Asked whether there was a chance the UK will someday be readmitted in the bloc, Sir Keir said: "I don’t think there’s really any question of rejoining the EU.
"We’ve just left the EU. The Leave-Remain debate is over. "The divide is over and we need to let it go. All of us, whichever way we voted." However, the Labour frontbencher insisted the UK and the EU should strike a mutually beneficial agreement on freedom of movement to ensure the next generation of British and European citizens have the opportunity to live, study and work in a country of their choice across the European continent. He continued: "All my life I’ve been able to go and work in Europe, or to live in Europe or to study in Europe and I want the next generation to be able to have those opportunities. JUST IN: Rebecca Long-Bailey ally sparks furious transphobia row with professor
Keir Starmer conceded the UK is not likely to rejoin the EU in the future
Starmer insisted the UK and the EU must come to an agreement on free movement of people
"I want people here to be able to work in Europe and I want people in Europe to be able to work here. I want people to be able to study freely. "We’ve got to have an arrangement with the EU about what we want to happen next. However it comes about, I want people to be able to work across Europe." Sir Keir is currently the frontrunner of the Labour leadership contest after snatching up the support of both Unison and Usdaw, two major unions affiliated to Labour, as well as nominations from several Constituency Labour Parties (CLP) from across the country. Candidates – which include shadow Business Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey, shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry and Wigan MP Lisa Nandy – have until Friday to secure the support of CLPs or unions to ensure their name is on the final ballot box. READ MORE: Rebecca Long-Bailey ‘behaving like Stalinist with dirty tricks’ in Labour leadership race
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Labour leadership: Len McCluskey calls Allin-Khan a 'Remainer'
Keir Starmer joined his fellow Labour leadership candidates in the first televised debate on Wednesday
The name of the new Labour Party leader and their deputy leader will be announced at a special conference on April 4. Jeremy Leader was forced to announce his resignation after the Labour Party suffered severe losses at the December general election. The party lost 60 seats including some in traditionally-Labour constituencies in the northern heartlands. A report into Labour’s humiliating election defeat, the worst since 1935, by Corbynista Ian Lavery, exonerated the leader last month. DON'T MISS Emily Thornberry forced to admit Corbyn was ‘part of problem’ for loss [UPDATE]
Labour's furious Thornberry and de Piero in shocking clash [INSIGHT]
Emily Thornberry criticised for praising Corbyn’s record on racism [ANALYSIS]
Labour leadership contest candidates have until February 14 to get the backing of unions and CLPs
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-13--Len McCluskey destroys Labour leadership candidate's campaign with ONE single word

Unite the Union leader Len McCluskey pointed out one single label connected to Labour Party deputy-leadership candidate Rosena Allin-Khan will ensure party supporters do not back her bid .
Mr McCluskey suggested the Labour MP 's stance on Brexit will play a key role in whether she succeeds Tom Watson in the top position within the Labour Party .
Speaking to Peston , the union leader said : `` Rosena is a Remainer .
`` She was one of the individuals desperately trying to make Labour a Remain party .
`` The fact is , those of us who speak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our heartlands in the north and the Midlands have known for a long long time that we would suffer the consequence . ''
Mr McCluskey added : `` The Labour leader has to listen and learn . ''
Ms Allin-Khan has been a vocal opponent of Brexit , repeatedly voting in support for further British integration within the European Union as well as to have the UK remain in the bloc .
JUST IN : Rebecca Long-Bailey ally sparks furious transphobia row with professor She received the support of several Constituency Labour Parties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Tooting , who also backed Wigan MP Lisa Nandy as Labour leader .
Mr McCluskey 's union however backed the bid of shadow Business Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey and Richard Burgon as her deputy-leader .
The leadership candidates have until February 14 to get the nominations from Constituency Labour Parties and affiliates ( including trade unions ) to secure a spot on the final ballot box that will decide the successor of Jeremy Corbyn .
They must get the backing of five percent of constituency parties or three affiliated bodies , two of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stand in the leadership election .
READ MORE : Rebecca Long-Bailey ‘ behaving like Stalinist with dirty tricks ’ in Labour leadership race Three of the candidates – Sir Keir Starmer , Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy – are believed to have received the necessary support to feature on the ballot box but shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry looks set to crash out of the contest on Friday .
After the deadline , members of the party , affiliated unions and socialist societies like the Fabians will be able to cast their votes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will pick their candidate in a one-member , one-vote system and the winner will be announced at a special conference on April 4 .
Current Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was forced to announce his resignation after the Labour Party took a drubbing at the last election .
Emily Thornberry forced to admit Corbyn was ‘ part of problem ’ for loss [ UPDATE ] Labour 's furious Thornberry and de Piero in shocking clash [ INSIGHT ] Emily Thornberry criticised for praising Corbyn ’ s record on racism [ ANALYSIS ]

Labour leadership: Len McCluskey calls Allin-Khan a 'Remainer'
Unite the Union leader Len McCluskey pointed out one single label connected to Labour Party deputy-leadership candidate Rosena Allin-Khan will ensure party supporters do not back her bid. Mr McCluskey suggested the Labour MP's stance on Brexit will play a key role in whether she succeeds Tom Watson in the top position within the Labour Party. Speaking to Peston, the union leader said: "Rosena is a Remainer.
"She was one of the individuals desperately trying to make Labour a Remain party. "The fact is, those of us who speak and have members that are rooted in our heartlands in the north and the Midlands have known for a long long time that we would suffer the consequence." Mr McCluskey added: "The Labour leader has to listen and learn." Ms Allin-Khan has been a vocal opponent of Brexit, repeatedly voting in support for further British integration within the European Union as well as to have the UK remain in the bloc. JUST IN: Rebecca Long-Bailey ally sparks furious transphobia row with professor
McCluskey said Allin-Khan will not secure the backing of Labour voters because of her Brexit stance
McCluskey's Unite the Union backed Rebecca Long-Bailey's bid to succeed Corbyn
She received the support of several Constituency Labour Parties including the CLP in her own constituency of Tooting, who also backed Wigan MP Lisa Nandy as Labour leader. Mr McCluskey's union however backed the bid of shadow Business Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey and Richard Burgon as her deputy-leader. The leadership candidates have until February 14 to get the nominations from Constituency Labour Parties and affiliates (including trade unions) to secure a spot on the final ballot box that will decide the successor of Jeremy Corbyn. They must get the backing of five percent of constituency parties or three affiliated bodies, two of which must be trade unions, to stand in the leadership election. READ MORE: Rebecca Long-Bailey ‘behaving like Stalinist with dirty tricks’ in Labour leadership race
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Brexit: Keir Starmer says ‘there’s no question of rejoining the EU’
Allin-Khan consistently opposed Brexit in Parliament and backed votes for more integration
Three of the candidates – Sir Keir Starmer, Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy – are believed to have received the necessary support to feature on the ballot box but shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry looks set to crash out of the contest on Friday. After the deadline, members of the party, affiliated unions and socialist societies like the Fabians will be able to cast their votes until April 2. Labour Party members will pick their candidate in a one-member, one-vote system and the winner will be announced at a special conference on April 4. Current Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was forced to announce his resignation after the Labour Party took a drubbing at the last election. DON'T MISS Emily Thornberry forced to admit Corbyn was ‘part of problem’ for loss [UPDATE]
Labour's furious Thornberry and de Piero in shocking clash [INSIGHT]
Emily Thornberry criticised for praising Corbyn’s record on racism [ANALYSIS]
Four candidates remain in the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn at the helm of the Labour Party
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-14--Boris Johnson’s power grab: Prime Minister tightens grip as Sajid Javid forced out

Speaking outside his home soon after his exit , he insisted : “ I was unable to accept those conditions and I do not believe any self-respecting minister would accept those conditions.
” His explosive departure made him the first Chancellor to resign from the key role since Nigel Lawson in 1989 and the first in his office to fail to deliver a Budget since Tory Iain Macleod died in office in 1970 .
Mr Johnson appointed Rishi Sunak , Mr Javid ’ s deputy as Chief Secretary to the Treasury , to replace his former boss .
In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Downing Street officials were last night unable to confirm whether the Budget will go ahead as scheduled on March 11 Mr Javid ’ s dramatic exit , which stunned the City of London , came shortly before noon as the Prime Minister began his long-awaited post-Brexit shake-up of his frontbench team .
In a Cabinet bloodbath , the Prime Minister sacked veteran ministers Andrea Leadsom , Theresa Villiers and Julian Smith .
Other senior ministers outside the Cabinet , including Attorney General Geoffrey Cox and Housing Minister Esther McVey , were also fired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ The reshuffle is about setting the foundations for Government now and in the future.
” Mr Javid quit after an icy hour-long meeting in the Prime Minister ’ s private study in No10 .
He is understood to have walked up Downing Street to the meeting expecting to be re-appointed to his job .
In his resignation letter , Mr Javid took a swipe at Mr Johnson over the attempt to sack his team .
He wrote : “ While I am grateful for your continued trust and offer to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not accept the conditions attached to the reappointment .
“ It is crucial for the effectiveness of Government that you have people around you who can give you clear and candid advice , as I have always sought to do .
I also believe it is important as leaders to have trusted teams that reflect the character and integrity you would wish to be associated.
” Friends of Mr Javid said the pair spent nearly half an hour discussing how the Chancellor would continue in the job and his Budget plans .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised the idea of replacing Mr Javid ’ s four special advisers with a new joint economic team reporting to both the Treasury and No10 .
One ally of Mr Javid said : “ It was almost raised as if the idea was an afterthought.
” As Mr Javid dug in against the plan , Mr Johnson sent officials out of the room to try to talk him round .
But Mr Javid ’ s ally added : “ Neither of them became heated but it was clear there was a problem that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accept the sacking of his advisers , Mr Javid offered his resignation .
Government insiders insisted the PM had not wanted to force out his Chancellor but had been determined to overhaul the way the Treasury works .
One Whitehall source said : “ We would have loved Sajid to stay but we need a Government of team players.
” Mr Javid is understood to have repeatedly clashed with the PM ’ s chief adviser Dominic Cummings .
In September , Mr Cummings sacked Sonia Khan , one of Mr Javid ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Downing Street .
She was escorted out of No10 by police following the row .
Mr Javid , who ran against Mr Johnson in last year ’ s Tory leadership battle , also irritated the PM by attempting to take his own initiatives .
His decision to publicly back the High Speed 2 rail project before the Government had formally ruled on the issue was said to have gone down badly with Mr Johnson ’ s team .
They were also angry at the Treasury floating plans for a “ mansion tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tory MP said : “ Sajid has not done himself any favours .
He ’ s been flexing his muscles.
” Soon after his exit , Mr Javid vowed to continue backing the Prime Minister from the backbenches .
He stood outside his house in Fulham , west London , with a delivery of three Five Guys burgers plus chips , and said : “ It has been a huge honour to serve as Chancellor and , whilst I was very pleased that the Prime Minister wanted to reappoint me , I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had attached .
“ I felt I was left with no option other than to resign.
” Speaking about his advisers , he added : “ These are people that have worked incredibly hard on behalf of not just the Government but the whole of the country and done a fantastic job.
” Mr Johnson ’ s spokesman said : “ The Prime Minister thanks Sajid for his work as Chancellor .
During his time in office , he announced a tax cut for 31 million taxpayers , announced the biggest-ever increase in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the levelling up agenda through investment in infrastructure , schools and the NHS .
“ Rishi Sunak will take forward preparations for the Budget as the new Chancellor.
” In the last parliament , Boris saw how Philip Hammond turned the Treasury into the “ beating heart of Remain ” to repeatedly undermine Theresa May ’ s Brexit plans .
Boris ’ s chief adviser Dominic Cummings has long pondered how to overhaul Whitehall to prevent dysfunctional relationships blocking delivery of key policies .
In the run-up to December ’ s general election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the idea of sacking Mr Javid and replacing him with Rishi Sunak .
Number 10 will now seek to control the Treasury by establishing an “ economic unit ” of special advisers overseeing both departments .
The danger is the perennial schism between the big‑spending political priorities of the Prime Minister ’ s office and the Treasury ’ s instinct for financial restraint will simply be displaced elsewhere .
Boris needs to keep on the best of terms with new Chancellor Mr Sunak if his prime ministership is to succeed .

Iron man Boris Johnson consolidated his grip on government
Speaking outside his home soon after his exit, he insisted: “I was unable to accept those conditions and I do not believe any self-respecting minister would accept those conditions.” His explosive departure made him the first Chancellor to resign from the key role since Nigel Lawson in 1989 and the first in his office to fail to deliver a Budget since Tory Iain Macleod died in office in 1970. Mr Johnson appointed Rishi Sunak, Mr Javid’s deputy as Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to replace his former boss.
In a sign of the upheaval in Whitehall, Downing Street officials were last night unable to confirm whether the Budget will go ahead as scheduled on March 11 Mr Javid’s dramatic exit, which stunned the City of London, came shortly before noon as the Prime Minister began his long-awaited post-Brexit shake-up of his frontbench team. In a Cabinet bloodbath, the Prime Minister sacked veteran ministers Andrea Leadsom, Theresa Villiers and Julian Smith. Other senior ministers outside the Cabinet, including Attorney General Geoffrey Cox and Housing Minister Esther McVey, were also fired. The Prime Minister’s spokesman said: “The reshuffle is about setting the foundations for Government now and in the future.”
Sajid Javid outside his Fulham home
Mr Javid quit after an icy hour-long meeting in the Prime Minister’s private study in No10. He is understood to have walked up Downing Street to the meeting expecting to be re-appointed to his job. In his resignation letter, Mr Javid took a swipe at Mr Johnson over the attempt to sack his team. He wrote: “While I am grateful for your continued trust and offer to continue in this role, I could not accept the conditions attached to the reappointment.
The coming man: new Chancellor Rishi Sunak
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“It is crucial for the effectiveness of Government that you have people around you who can give you clear and candid advice, as I have always sought to do. I also believe it is important as leaders to have trusted teams that reflect the character and integrity you would wish to be associated.” Friends of Mr Javid said the pair spent nearly half an hour discussing how the Chancellor would continue in the job and his Budget plans. But the conversation turned frosty when the PM raised the idea of replacing Mr Javid’s four special advisers with a new joint economic team reporting to both the Treasury and No10. One ally of Mr Javid said: “It was almost raised as if the idea was an afterthought.”
Chancellors Iain Macleod who died in office and Nigel Lawson who resigned in 1989
As Mr Javid dug in against the plan, Mr Johnson sent officials out of the room to try to talk him round. But Mr Javid’s ally added: “Neither of them became heated but it was clear there was a problem that could not be resolved.” Refusing to accept the sacking of his advisers, Mr Javid offered his resignation. Government insiders insisted the PM had not wanted to force out his Chancellor but had been determined to overhaul the way the Treasury works. One Whitehall source said: “We would have loved Sajid to stay but we need a Government of team players.”
PM’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings
Mr Javid is understood to have repeatedly clashed with the PM’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings. In September, Mr Cummings sacked Sonia Khan, one of Mr Javid’s Treasury advisers, in a furious row in Downing Street. She was escorted out of No10 by police following the row. Mr Javid, who ran against Mr Johnson in last year’s Tory leadership battle, also irritated the PM by attempting to take his own initiatives. His decision to publicly back the High Speed 2 rail project before the Government had formally ruled on the issue was said to have gone down badly with Mr Johnson’s team.
Sacked: Andrea Leadsom
They were also angry at the Treasury floating plans for a “mansion tax” in the Budget. One senior Tory MP said: “Sajid has not done himself any favours. He’s been flexing his muscles.” Soon after his exit, Mr Javid vowed to continue backing the Prime Minister from the backbenches. He stood outside his house in Fulham, west London, with a delivery of three Five Guys burgers plus chips, and said: “It has been a huge honour to serve as Chancellor and, whilst I was very pleased that the Prime Minister wanted to reappoint me, I was unable to accept the conditions that he had attached.
No opportunity for Esther McVey who was sacked yesterday
“I felt I was left with no option other than to resign.” Speaking about his advisers, he added: “These are people that have worked incredibly hard on behalf of not just the Government but the whole of the country and done a fantastic job.” Mr Johnson’s spokesman said: “The Prime Minister thanks Sajid for his work as Chancellor. During his time in office, he announced a tax cut for 31 million taxpayers, announced the biggest-ever increase in the national living wage and drove forward the levelling up agenda through investment in infrastructure, schools and the NHS. “Rishi Sunak will take forward preparations for the Budget as the new Chancellor.”
The fall of Sajid Javid by Macer Hall The ruthless ousting of Sajid Javid yesterday shows that, under Boris’s leadership, Number 10 will not tolerate any troublesome neighbours in Downing Street. Emboldened by his 80-strong Tory majority, the Prime Minister has acted swiftly to stamp his authority on the Treasury at the earliest opportunity. Westminster history shows that rifts between prime ministers and chancellors all too often fatally poison administrations. The downfall of Margaret Thatcher resulted from her divisions with Nigel Lawson. In his memoirs, Tony Blair admits his failure to sack Gordon Brown and establish a powerful prime minister’s department to tame the Treasury was a big mistake.
Prime Ministers cannot survive without chancellors as Mrs Thatcher discovered