Boris Johnson Sacks half of Cabinet in Mass Departure reappoints Others on Day 1

As Boris Johnson steps in on his first day as Prime Minister, he fires half of the existing cabinet members and replaces them with his preferred candidates.

In his first public address as the British Prime Minister, Johnson reaffirmed his stance on the October 31 deadline for Britain to finally exit the European Union with or without a deal with confidence that he would be able to restore confidence in Britain again.

He urged Britons to prepare for a No-Deal Brexit with high hearts and growing confidence as in his words it was commonsensical to prepare for a No-Deal

His Handover from Theresa May was less colourful with May leaving a parting remark with her successor with the words that Johnson should deliver a Brexit strategy that works for the whole United Kingdom.

On his list was Jeremy Hunt whom he replaced with Dominic Raab as both foreign secretary and first secretary of state. Priti Patel was appointed home secretary, Jeremy Wright, the Culture Minister was also fired

1/4 I would have been honoured to carry on my work at the FCO but understand the need for a new PM to choose his team. BJ kindly offered me another role but after 9 yrs in Cabinet & over 300 cab mtgs now is the time to return 2 backbenches from where PM will have my full support— Jeremy Hunt (@Jeremy_Hunt) July 24, 2019

This is officially the biggest clear out of Cabinet without a change of party in power – more than half of them gone – not a reshuffle it’s a new govt— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) July 24, 2019

Jeremy Corbyn, however, is still not happy with the new Prime Minister, read his statement below

After nine years of cuts to our schools, police and councils, the country deserves better than Boris Johnson’s empty bluster.

The new prime minister’s priority is more tax giveaways for the richest and big businesses, not support for our public services.

The prime minister has no plan for Brexit and is staking everything on a sweetheart trade deal with Donald Trump which would risk the takeover of our NHS by US corporations.

A Labour government can stop Boris Johnson and bring an end to austerity, tackle the climate emergency and invest in our communities. We need a general election and a Labour government that works for the many, not the privileged few.

Watch Boris Johnson’s full statement video below