James Brokenshire has been sacked as Housing Secretary in Boris Johnson’s comprehensive reshuffle as he enters Number 10.

Brokenshire - a Boris supporter - was the fourth secretary of state responsible for housing in the space of three years. He was appointed in April last year when Sajid Javid was made Home Secretary by Theresa May.

In what is turning into a night of the long knives as Johnson makes his mark on government, Brokenshire announced his departure in a tweet, saying: ”After 13 years service on the front bench including 9 in Government will be heading to the backbenches. Has been a huge privilege to serve, but looking forward to being released from collective responsibility and campaigning on issues that matter to me and my constituents.”

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