Reshuffle latest: Housing secretary Robert Jenrick is out

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Robert Jenrick has lost his job as housing minister in today’s cabinet reshuffle by Boris Johnson.

The MP for Newark has been Secretary of State for Housing at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government since July 2019 and has been both a loyal foot soldier for the Prime Minister but also a contentious figure both inside and outside of the housing market he oversaw.

On hearing of his removal, he said on Twitter: “It’s been a huge privilege to serve as Secretary of State @mhclg

“Thank you to everyone at the department for their hard work, dedication and friendship. I’m deeply proud of all we achieved.

“I will continue to support the Prime Minister and the Government in every way I can.”

Not expected

Jenrick’s departure had not been expected, and only a few days ago he attended the opening of his ministry’s new HQ in Wolverhampton.

But the scandals surrounding his controversial drive to see he parents during the initial lockdown, and his relationship with former press baron Richard Desmond and approval of a controversial housing development in East London, meant Jenrick often courted negative publicity.

Raab

Others who have lost out in the reshuffle include Dominic Raab, who was ravaged by critics over his handling of the UK’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, health minister Gavin Williamson and justice secretary Robert Buckland.

Buckland oversaw the often last–minute implementation of the various changes to the evictions rules during the worst months of the pandemic, so his departure is not a surprise to many industry watchers.

It has not been announced who will take the place of these senior cabinet minister – watch this space.

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