Cabinet reshuffle: Andrea Leadsom, Esther McVey and NI secretary Julian Smith ALL fired by Boris Johnson
ANDREA Leadsom, Esther McVey and NI Secretary Julian Smith were all fired this morning after Boris Johnson sent cabinet ministers to the chopping block.
The PM's reshuffle swept out big names and loyal ministers in a brutal cabinet reshuffle which saw Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid walk out.
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers and Attorney-General Geoffrey Cox were also among those sacked by Boris this morning.
Mr Javid quit his job as Chancellor of the Exchequer after an explosive meeting with the PM.
The pair rowed over Boris wanting to extend the powers of Number 10 and fire all of the Chancellor's staff.
Instead of agree to the terms, Mr Javid quit.
Ms Leadsom was booted out of her role as Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Mr Smith was given the sack even after he secured a historic power-sharing deal at Stormont.
He had been considered safe for his efforts, but the PM booted him out over part of the deal which included an investigation into alleged crimes by British soldiers in the Troubles.
Speaking yesterday, a senior government source said: “There is concern about the way he’s been operating".
The cabinet was fully briefed on the deal, including the section on the investigations.
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Attorney General Cox was given his marching orders just ten minutes before he was due to take AG questions in the House of Commons.
He was a loyal supporter to the PM and had asked to stay on.
Mr Cox reminded Boris of his dedication to the cause in his resignation letter.
He wrote: "You will recall that when I introduced you at your campaign launch... I said that in you we would have a Prime Minister who would ensure the Brexit process was led by politicians... who would see of the twin threats of Jeremy Corbyn and Nigel Farage.
"As I return to the backbenches, my aim will be to continue to support you and the Government."
Suella Braverman has been given the Mr Cox's job as Attorney General.
Anne-Marie Trevelayn has been appointed Secretary of State for International Development.
Nusrat Ghani was kicked out as transport minister, Chris Skidmore from education and George Freeman out of transport.
Universities Minister Chris Skidmore "celebrated" losing his job.
He posted a picture of himself with his baby daughter on twitter, saying: "got a promotion in the #reshuffle to be a better dad with more time to spend with this gorgeous little one".
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