Michael Gove appointed Cabinet Office boss (original) (raw)

Meanwhile, former security minister Ben Wallace has been appointed defence secretary, after Penny Mordaunt was sacked.

Sajid Javid, another former leadership contender, was appointed chancellor, while Priti Patel was named home secretary.

Elsewhere, Karen Bradley, Liam Fox, Greg Clark, Damian Hinds, Caroline Nokes and James Brokenshire were among those dumped as Johnson made space to bring in a new ministerial team.

Chis Grayling was also out as transport secretary, although an aide said he chose to leave.