Oyogist has learned that British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has reshuffled major leaders in his cabinet, appointing his first ever female foreign secretary on Wednesday.
The pm also replaced ministers who had drawn criticism with the declared aim of tackling economic inequality after COVID-19.
After months of criticism of several of his top team for missteps and gaffes, Johnson finally started a process to make the changes he feels he needs to press on with his “levelling up” agenda.
The prime minister had replaced Dominic Raab with former trade minister Liz Truss.
“We know the public also want us to deliver on their priorities, and that’s why the prime minister wants to ensure we have the right team in place for that,” Johnson’s spokesman told reporters.
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A source in Johnson’s office said the British leader would appoint ministers “with a focus on uniting and levelling up the whole country”. Finance minister Rishi Sunak remains in post.
