Politics

School reforms up in air as Johnson turmoil wipes out ministers

Uncertainty reigns after spate of ministerial resignations and PM's decision to quit

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Will Quince back at the DfE less than two days after resignation

Ex-children's minister returns to a more senior role, but no clarity on brief yet

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Walker willing to return to schools minister role

MP who resigned yesterday says he's 'content to serve' at the DfE again after Johnson quits as party leader

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

James Cleverly: 12 facts about the latest education secretary

What do we know about the third education secretary in two days?

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

James Cleverly becomes third education secretary in two days

MP for Braintree succeeds Michelle Donelan, who left after 35 hours

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Education secretary Michelle Donelan resigns after less than two days

'No way' Boris Johnson can remain in post, says Donelan

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Politics

The PM’s carelessness leaves the DfE with a crisis of competence

A new education secretary inherits a long list of pressing matters and there’s no sign the merry-go-round will stop...

JL Dutaut
Geoff Barton
Politics

Schools minister Robin Walker resigns

Resignation leaves third vacancy in DfE ministerial team

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth and Tom Belger
Politics

Children’s minister Will Quince resigns ‘from job I love’

Quince says standing down 'pains me greatly' but had 'no choice' after being misled by Number 10

John Dickens
John Dickens