British Home Secretary Suella Braverman resigned on Wednesday, exacerbating the political crisis in Prime Minister Liz Truss’ government. Former Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is his successor.
In his letter of resignation, Braverman claims he left the director after breaking security rules by submitting an official document on personal email migration. “This is a technical violation of the rules,” said the now ex-governor, who criticized the British prime minister.
“The job of government depends on people taking responsibility for their mistakes. Pretending we didn’t make mistakes, going on as if no one knows we made them, and hoping everything will magically turn out okay is no serious political error, I accept responsibility; I resign,” the letter reads.
Braverman said he was “concerned” about the course the current government is taking. “It is clear to all people that we are going through tumultuous times,” he wrote.
“Not only have we broken important promises to our voters, I am deeply concerned about this administration’s commitment to deliver on the commitments made, such as reducing the overall number of migrations and stopping illegal migration, especially dangerous crossings.” with small boats.”, refers to , now a former minister.
My letter to the Prime Minister. pic.twitter.com/TaWO1PMOF2
— Suella Braverman MP (@SuellaBraverman) October 19, 2022
However, Grant Shapps, the former Secretary of State for Transport, has been named as Suella Braverman’s successor, 10 Downing Street reported.
The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP @grantsapps has been appointed State Secretary for the Interior @ukhomeoffice. pic.twitter.com/z1xKhgwVJW
— British Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) October 19, 2022
In the letter accepting Suella Braverman’s resignation, the prime minister says it is “important that the ministerial code is enforced and that the confidentiality of the cabinet is respected”, and expresses her gratitude for Braverman’s work as minister of justice. Home Affairs. “I look forward to working with you in the future and wish you all the best,” Truss says.
On Friday, Kwasi Kwarteng said he accepted Liz Truss’ request to resign and was immediately replaced by Jeremy Hunt.
The arrival of Hunt, perceived as a centrist politician, has sparked rumors of a possible government reshuffle to replace some figures on the right-wing of the Conservative Party with more moderate MPs.
Speaking to the BBC on Sunday, former health minister Matt Hancock advised Liz Truss to reshuffle to open up the government to existing party diversity and restore confidence in financial institutions.
“She made the decision, which was respectable but at great risk, to only put in the government the people who voted for her, and that means it’s only a third of the Conservative party in parliament.”
In July, the resignation of 60 members of the government resulted in the impeachment of Boris Johnson, whose departure from the Tory leadership paved the way for an internal election that Liz Truss won after a final round against former Treasury Secretary Rishi Sunak.
with Lusa
Source: DN
