RISHI Sunak triggered a surprise mini-reshuffle today after two ministers quit.
Robert Halfon and James Heappey stood down with just months to go before a showdown general election.
AFPRishi Sunak triggered a surprise mini-reshuffle today after two ministers resigned[/caption]
Times Media LtdRobert Halfon quit as Education Minister[/caption]
Richard Townshend PhotographyJames Heappey stood down as Armed Forces Minister[/caption]
The Education and Armed Forces ministers will also resign as MPs when voters take to the polls.
In a letter to Rishi Sunak Mr Halfon declared that after two decades in politics “it is time for me to step down”.
The MP for Harlow said: “I believe that across the country, there is quiet admiration for your work ethic, integrity and ability to solve complex problems faced by our country.
“I look forward to continuing to wholeheartedly supporting you from the backbenches in the weeks and months ahead, at the upcoming election, and of course, to spending my remaining time as an MP, championing Harlow.”
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Mr Heappey, a former soldier, said he took the “the painful decision” to “prioritise my family and pursue a different career”.
He posted on X: “I’ve loved every minute as Minister for the Armed Forces in this incredible department.
“Our Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence civil servants are the very best of us.
“Representing them in Parliament and around the world over last four and a half years has been an amazing privilege.”
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