Second May ministry explained
The second May ministry was formed on 11 June 2017 after Theresa May returned to office following the June 2017 snap general election. The election resulted in a hung parliament with the Conservative Party losing its governing majority in the House of Commons. On 9 June 2017, May announced her intention to form a Conservative minority government, reliant on the confidence and supply of the Democratic Unionist Party; a finalised agreement between the two parties was signed and published on 26 June 2017.[1] [2]
May announced on 24 May 2019 that she would resign as Leader of the Conservative Party on 7 June.[3] She remained in office as caretaker prime minister during the resulting Conservative Party leadership election, before officially resigning on 24 July, after which she was succeeded as Prime Minister by Boris Johnson.[4] [5]
History
The 2017 snap election resulted in a hung parliament, with the Conservative Party holding the most seats in the House of Commons, but without an overall majority. The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) had suggested that it would be able to provide a coalition or confidence and supply arrangement depending on negotiations.[6] Theresa May, the incumbent Conservative prime minister, announced her intention on 9 June 2017 to form a new minority government with support from the DUP.[7] Both parties indicated that this support would be in the form of a confidence and supply agreement, rather than a formal coalition.
On 10 June, a survey of 1,500 ConservativeHome readers found that almost two-thirds of Conservative Party members wanted Theresa May to resign.[8] A YouGov poll of 1,720 adults for the Sunday Times had 48% saying Theresa May should resign, with 38% against.[9] A Survation poll of 1,036 adults online for the Mail on Sunday had 49% of people wanting her resignation, with 38% against.
On 10 June 2017, 10 Downing Street issued a statement saying that a Conservative–DUP agreement had been reached in principle.[10] A few hours later, the statement was retracted when it was said that it had been "issued in error" and that talks between the two parties were still ongoing.[11] Former Prime Minister John Major was concerned that a deal between the Conservatives and DUP could endanger the Northern Irish peace process.[12]
On 11 June 2017, former Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne described May as a "dead woman walking".[13] The Secretary of State for Justice, David Lidington, dismissed speculation about May's future as "gossipy stories".[14] Senior Labour politicians stated that they planned to challenge the Conservative minority government early and to put forward alternative policies in their reply to the Queen's Speech. Jeremy Corbyn said he believed there was a majority in parliament for many issues on which Labour "is sympathetic", giving as examples the repeal of the Under-occupancy penalty ('bedroom tax'), and maintaining the triple lock on pensions and the winter fuel allowance. In an interview on 11 June, Corbyn stated that he expected another election to be held within a year.[15] [16]
Michael Gove said that the minority government would probably reduce austerity and increase spending on public services.[17] Stephen Bush of the New Statesman also expected less austerity, saying that if voters saw continued austerity in England, Scotland and Wales while the government spent generously in Northern Ireland to maintain the pact with the DUP then the Conservatives would become more unpopular.[18] A 1% pay cap on public sector workers was under review according to 10 Downing Street.[19] and increasing numbers of high ranking Conservatives wanted to end it.[20]
On the afternoon of 11 June, Theresa May finalised the composition of her cabinet.[21] The senior positions of Chancellor, Foreign Secretary and Home Secretary, as well as the Secretary of State for Exiting the EU, had already been confirmed on 9 June with all four incumbents staying in office. The reshuffle saw prominent Brexiteer MPs, such as Boris Johnson and David Davis, retain their roles, but also resulted in the promotion of Damian Green and David Gauke, both of whom had supported the remain side during the EU referendum.[22] Junior ministerial roles were allocated the following day, with a full list of new ministerial and government appointments confirmed on 12 June.[23]
On 3 July 2017, polls suggested that May's popularity had dropped drastically since the election on 8 June. 60% of voters viewed May less favourably than they had during the election, and she had a net disapproval rating of 20%: 31% approved her leadership, while 51% disapproved.[24] By 7 July, YouGov gave Labour an eight-point lead over the Conservatives (46% to 38%). A New Statesman article argued that a factor in this lead was Office for National Statistics figures showing household disposable incomes falling faster than at any time since 2011.[25]
May reshuffled her cabinet on 8–9 January 2018.[26] Amidst the rejection in three successive votes by parliament of the Brexit withdrawal agreement, she negotiated to leave the European Union. She announced on 24 May 2019 that she would resign as leader of the Conservative Party on 7 June, though she continued to serve as a caretaker until Boris Johnson was elected leader and asked to form a new government on 24 July 2019.[3]
Lord Faulks maintains he tried to introduce a public register of overseas property owners to prevent money laundering in the UK. Faulks alleges May's government put pressure on him to withdraw the measures claiming it would be addressed in future legislation. Faulks maintains no such legislation happened. Faulks said, “I was obviously misled because nothing has subsequently happened. I can only think a deluded desire to protect the City of London has led to all these delays. (...) Quite frankly, I was leant on. I was leant on by No 10 Downing Street and summoned to a meeting of officials from all sorts of different departments, who told me it was very unfortunate that I was going to do this because the matter was in hand.”[27]
Cabinets
June 2017 – January 2018
Changes
- Following allegations of sexual misconduct, Michael Fallon resigned from his post of Defence Secretary on 1 November 2017.[28] He was replaced by Gavin Williamson.[29] Williamson was replaced as Chief Whip by Julian Smith.
- After it was revealed that Priti Patel held unsanctioned meetings with Israeli politicians and officials whilst on a family holiday, thereby violating the Ministerial Code, she was forced to resign from her post of International Development Secretary on 8 November 2017.[30] She was replaced by Penny Mordaunt.[31]
- Following an inquiry that found that he had violated the Ministerial Code, Damian Green resigned from his post on 20 December 2017.[32]
January 2018 – July 2019
See main article: 2018 British cabinet reshuffle.
Changes
- Following a scandal about immigrant removal targets, Amber Rudd resigned from her post of Home Secretary on 29 April 2018.[33] She was replaced by Sajid Javid, whose former post of Housing Secretary was filled by James Brokenshire.[34]
- Brexit Secretary David Davis resigned from his post on 8 July 2018.[35] In his letter of resignation, he cited dissatisfaction with the 6 July "Chequers Agreement” plan for Britain's relationship with the European Union after exit.[36] Minister of State for Housing and Planning Dominic Raab was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Davis the next day.[37] Kit Malthouse replaced Raab as Housing Minister.[38]
- Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resigned from his post on 9 July 2018, reportedly also over dissatisfaction with the Chequers Agreement.[39] Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt was appointed to replace Johnson, whilst Hunt's former post was filled by Culture Secretary Matthew Hancock. Attorney General Jeremy Wright replaced Hancock as Culture Secretary, and backbencher Geoffrey Cox replaced Wright as Attorney General.[40]
- Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab and Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey resigned on 15 November 2018 following the publication of the draft EU withdrawal agreement the previous day.[41] On 16 November, Amber Rudd was invited to return to cabinet to fill the post of Work and Pensions Secretary, whilst Steve Barclay was appointed as Brexit Secretary.[42] [43]
- Following an inquiry into a leak of information from a meeting of the National Security Council, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson was removed from his post on 1 May 2019. He was replaced by Penny Mordaunt, with her former post of International Development Secretary filled by Rory Stewart.[44]
- Andrea Leadsom resigned from her post of Leader of the House of Commons on 22 May 2019.[45] She was replaced by treasury minister Mel Stride,[46] whose post was filled by Minister of State for Transport Jesse Norman. His post was filled by Michael Ellis, and his post was filled by Rebecca Pow.
List of ministers
Prime Minister, the Cabinet Office and non-Departmental ministers
Departments of state
| Digital, Culture, Media and Sport |
|---|
| | | July 2016 – January 2018 |
| January–July 2018 |
| Jeremy Wright | July 2018 – July 2019 |
| Minister of State for Digital and Creative Industries | | July 2016 – January 2018 |
| January 2018 – 18 July 2019 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Sport and Civil Society | | May 2015 – November 2018 |
| November 2018 – July 2019 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Arts, Heritage and Tourism | | June 2017 – January 2018 |
| January 2018 – May 2019 |
| May–July 2019 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State | The Lord Ashton of Hyde | July 2016 – July 2019 | |
| Education |
|---|
| Secretary of State for Education | Justine Greening
| July 2016 – January 2018 |
| Damian Hinds | January 2018 – July 2019 |
| Minister of State for School Standards | Nick Gibb
| July 2014 – July 2019 |
| Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation
| | May 2015 – January 2018 |
| January–November 2018 |
| December 2018 – July 2019 |
| Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills | Anne Milton
| June 2017 – 23 July 2019 |
| Minister of State for Vulnerable Children and Families | | June 2017 – January 2018 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families | | January 2018 – July 2019 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the School System | The Lord Nash
| October 2013 – September 2017 |
The Lord Agnew of Oulton
| September 2017 – July 2019 | |
| International Trade |
|---|
| | Dr Liam Fox | July 2016 – July 2019 |
| | | July 2016 – September 2017 |
| September 2017 – June 2018 |
| Minister of State for Trade Policy | | June 2018 – July 2019 |
| Minister of State for Trade Policy | The Lord Price CVO | April 2016 – September 2017 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State | | July 2016 – September 2017 |
| Minister for Investment | September–October 2017 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Investment | October 2017 – January 2018 |
| Minister of State for Trade and Export Promotion | The Baroness Fairhead
| October 2017 – May 2019 |
| Minister for Investment | | January 2018 – July 2019 | |
| Justice |
|---|
| | | June 2017 – January 2018 |
| David Gauke | January 2018 – July 2019 |
| Minister of State for Courts and Justice | | June 2017 – January 2018 |
| Minister of State for Prisons | | January 2018 – May 2019 |
| May–July 2019 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Prisons and Probation | | July 2016 – January 2018 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Victims, Youth and Family Justice | | July 2016 – June 2018 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State | | January 2018 – May 2019 |
| May–July 2019 |
| Parliamentary Under Secretary of State | | June 2018 – July 2019 |
| Advocate General for Scotland | | July 2016 – July 2019 | |
| Transport |
|---|
| Secretary of State for Transport | Chris Grayling | July 2016 – July 2019 |
| Minister of State for Transport Legislation and Maritime | | July 2016 – January 2018 |
| | | January–November 2018 |
| Minister of State | | November 2018 – May 2019 |
| May–July 2019 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Rail, Accessibility and HS2 | | July 2016 – January 2018 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Roads, Local Transport and Devolution | | June 2017 – November 2018 |
| November 2018 – July 2019 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport | The Baroness Sugg
| October 2017 – April 2019 |
The Baroness Vere of Norbiton
| April–July 2019 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Aviation, International and Security | The Lord Callanan | June–October 2017 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State | Nus Ghani
| January 2018 – July 2019 | |
| Work and Pensions |
|---|
| Secretary of State for Work and Pensions | | June 2017 – January 2018 |
| January–November 2018 |
| Amber Rudd | November 2018 – July 2019 |
| Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work | | July 2016 – November 2017 |
| November 2017 – March 2019 |
| April–July 2019 |
| Minister of State for Employment | | July 2016 – January 2018 |
| January 2018 – July 2019 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Family Support, Housing and Child Maintenance | | June 2017 – January 2018 |
| January–July 2018 |
| July 2018 – April 2019 |
| April–July 2019 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Pensions and Financial Inclusion | | June 2017 – July 2019 |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State | The Baroness Buscombe | June 2017 – July 2019 | |
Law officers
Parliament
| House of Commons Whips |
|---|
| | | July 2016 – November 2017 |
| Julian Smith | November 2017 – July 2019 |
| | June–November 2017 |
| November 2017 – January 2018 |
| January 2018 – July 2019 |
| | June–November 2017 |
| Vacant | November 2017 – January 2018 |
Christopher Heaton-Harris
| January–July 2018 |
Mark Spencer
| July 2018 – July 2019 |
| | June 2017 – January 2018 |
| January–July 2018 |
| July 2018 – April 2019 |
| April–July 2019 |
| | September 2012 – January 2018 |
Guto Bebb
| March 2016 – January 2018 |
| July 2016 – January 2018 |
| June 2017 – January 2018 |
| June 2017 – January 2018 |
David Rutley
| June 2017 – July 2019 |
| January–July 2018 |
| January 2018 – May 2019 |
| January 2018 – April 2019 |
| January 2018 – July 2019 |
Nigel Adams
| January–November 2018 |
| July 2018 – July 2019 |
Jeremy Quin
| November 2018 – July 2019 |
| April–July 2019 |
Nus Ghani
| July 2019 |
| Assistant Whips | Michael Ellis
| July 2016 – July 2017 |
| July 2016 – January 2018 |
Chloe Smith
| June 2017 – January 2018 |
| June 2017 – July 2018 |
| June 2017 – January 2018 |
Nigel Adams
| |
| June 2017 – January 2018 |
| June 2017 – January 2018 |
Stuart Andrew
| June 2017 – July 2018 |
Nus Ghani
| January 2018 – July 2019 |
| January 2018 – July 2019 |
| January 2018 – July 2019 |
| January–July 2018 |
Wendy Morton
| January 2018 – July 2019 |
Mims Davies
| January–November 2018 |
| July 2018 – July 2019 |
| July 2018 – July 2019 |
Jeremy Quin
| July–November 2018 |
Gareth Johnson
| November 2018 – January 2019 |
Alister Jack
| February–April 2019 |
Matt Warman
| April–July 2019 |
Kevin Foster
| April–July 2019 | |
Notes and References
- News: May to form 'government of certainty' with DUP backing . BBC News . 9 June 2017 . 9 June 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170609184514/http://www.bbc.com/news/election-2017-40219030 . live .
- News: Conservatives agree pact with DUP to support May government . 26 June 2017 . BBC News . 26 June 2017 . en-GB . 28 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190728173408/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-40403434 . live .
- News: Theresa May quits: UK set for new PM . BBC News . 24 May 2019 . 24 May 2019 . en-GB . 24 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190524092731/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-48395905 . live .
- Web site: The Queen received in Audience the Right Honourable Theresa May MP . royal.uk . 24 July 2019 . 24 July 2019 . 24 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190724142345/https://www.royal.uk/queen-received-audience-right-honourable-theresa-may-mp . live .
- News: May bids farewell before Johnson enters No 10 . BBC News . 24 July 2019 . 24 July 2019 . en-GB . 24 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190724011236/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-49092327 . live .
- News: Who are the DUP and will they demand a soft Brexit to prop up the Tories?. The Daily Telegraph. 9 June 2017. 9 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170609084123/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/09/suddenly-become-important-democratic-unionist-party-could-hold/. live.
- News: General Election 2017 result live: We will work with DUP friends and allies in interests of all UK, says Theresa May. 9 June 2017. The Belfast Telegraph. 9 June 2017.
- News: Almost two-thirds of Conservative Party members want Theresa May to resign as Prime Minister. Jack Maidment. The Telegraph. 10 June 2017. 5 April 2018. 2 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211002202857/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/10/almost-two-thirds-conservative-party-members-want-theresa-may/. live.
- Web site: 48% think Theresa May should step down as Prime Minister, poll shows. home.bt.com. 11 June 2017. 14 June 2017. 24 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210124000925/http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/48-think-theresa-may-should-step-down-as-prime-minister-poll-shows-11364187027615. live.
- News: Election 2017: DUP agrees 'confidence' deal with Tories. 10 June 2017. BBC News. BBC. 22 June 2018. 10 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170610184313/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2017-40236152. live.
- Web site: Theresa May Mocked Mercilessly For 'Omnishambles' After DUP Deal Statement 'Issued In Error'. 11 June 2017. HuffPost. 6 June 2019. 4 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181204233246/https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/dup-tory-deal_uk_593ce995e4b0c5a35ca037cd. live.
- Web site: John Major: Tory-DUP deal risks jeopardising Northern Ireland peace. The Guardian. 13 June 2017. 14 June 2017. 14 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170614083518/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jun/13/john-major-tory-dup-deal-could-jeopardise-northern-ireland-peace. live.
- Web site: Theresa May is a dead woman walking, says Osborne . BBC News . 6 November 2017 . 7 May 2018 . 27 February 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180227072727/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2017-40237819 . live .
- News: Theresa May 'quit' stories blamed on 'warm prosecco'. BBC News. 9 July 2017. 22 June 2018. 25 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180925214625/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-40547731. live.
- Web site: Jeremy Corbyn: Labour will call on other parties to defeat government . The Guardian . 11 June 2017 . 7 May 2018 . 30 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180730202750/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jun/11/jeremy-corbyn-labour-will-call-on-other-parties-to-defeat-government . live .
- News: Jeremy Corbyn: 'I can still be prime minister'. BBC News. 11 June 2017. 22 June 2018. 25 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180725095037/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2017-40237813. live.
- Web site: Tories may have to ease austerity plans, says Michael Gove. The Guardian. 13 June 2017. 13 June 2017. 13 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170613114329/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jun/13/tories-may-have-to-ease-austerity-plans-says-michael-gove. live.
- Web site: The Tories' DUP alliance creates opportunities for Labour. New Statesman. 13 June 2017. 13 June 2017. 13 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170613111554/http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk/2017/06/tories-dup-alliance-creates-opportunities-labour. live.
- Web site: PMQs review: Jeremy Corbyn prompts Tory outrage as he blames Grenfell Tower fire on austerity. New Statesman. 28 June 2017. 28 June 2017. 28 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170628142938/http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk/2017/06/pmqs-review-jeremy-corbyn-prompts-tory-outrage-he-blames-grenfell-tower-fire. live.
- News: Boris Johnson joins calls to end public sector pay cap. BBC News. 3 July 2017. 22 June 2018. 16 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180116151423/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-40477136. live.
- News: Cabinet reshuffle: Theresa May praises Tory 'talent'. 11 June 2017. The Guardian. 11 June 2017. 11 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170611153102/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-40241229. live.
- News: Damian Green promoted in Theresa May's reshuffle in hint her Brexit stance will be softened. Emilio. Casalicchio. 11 June 2017. Politics Home. 11 June 2017. 30 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170730205810/https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/political-parties/conservative-party/theresa-may/news/86608/damian-green-promoted-theresa. live.
- News: Full list of new ministerial and government appointments: June 2017. 12 June 2017. Government of the United Kingdom. 21 June 2017. 13 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170613020434/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/election-2017-ministerial-appointments. live.
- Web site: Theresa May's ratings slump in wake of general election – poll. The Guardian. 2 July 2017. 3 July 2017. 3 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170703221932/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jul/01/over-60-of-voters-view-theresa-may-as-pm-negatively-poll. live.
- Web site: How excited should Labour be about its 8-point poll lead?. New Statesman. 7 July 2017. 8 July 2017. 12 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190812033539/https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk/2017/07/how-excited-should-labour-be-about-its-8-point-poll-lead. live.
- News: Brandon Lewis made Tory chairman in reshuffle . 8 January 2018 . BBC News . 8 January 2018 . 8 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180108010433/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-42597785 . live .
- https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/feb/15/no-10-pressure-money-laundering-measures-lord-faulks No 10 pressured me to drop anti-money laundering measures, says ex-minister
- News: Sir Michael Fallon resigns, saying his conduct 'fell short' . 1 November 2017 . BBC News . 8 January 2018 . 8 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180108134637/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-41838682 . live .
- News: Gavin Williamson replaces Michael Fallon as defence secretary . 2 November 2017 . BBC News . 8 January 2018 . 2 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171102212620/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-41844320 . live .
- News: Priti Patel quits cabinet over Israel meetings row . 8 November 2017 . BBC News . 8 January 2018 . 8 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171108194221/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41923007 . live .
- News: Penny Mordaunt appointed as Priti Patel's replacement as International Development Secretary . 9 November 2017 . London Evening Standard . 21 December 2017 . 22 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171222105112/https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/penny-mordaunt-replaces-priti-patel-as-international-development-secretary-in-emergency-cabinet-a3686666.html . live .
- News: Damian Green sacked after 'misleading statements' on porn claims . 21 December 2017 . BBC News . 8 January 2018 . 8 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180108134621/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-42434802 . live .
- News: Amber Rudd resigns as home secretary . 29 April 2018 . BBC News . 30 April 2018 . 30 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180430064018/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-43944988 . live .
- News: Sajid Javid to be new home secretary after Rudd resigns . 30 April 2018 . BBC News . 30 April 2018 . 22 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190122161725/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-43946845 . live .
- News: Brexit Secretary David Davis resigns . 9 July 2018 . BBC News . 9 July 2018 . 8 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180708232945/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-44761056 . live .
- News: Brexit: Davis' resignation letter and May's reply in full . 9 July 2018 . BBC News . 9 July 2018 . 19 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180719194818/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-44761416 . live .
- News: Dominic Raab replaces David Davis as Brexit secretary . 9 July 2018 . BBC News . 9 July 2018 . 17 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180717221700/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-44763998 . live .
- Web site: Kit Malthouse MP . Government of the United Kingdom . 9 July 2018 . 9 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180709215556/https://www.gov.uk/government/people/kit-malthouse . live .
- News: Boris Johnson resigns as foreign secretary . Stewart . Heather . 9 July 2018 . The Guardian . 7 September 2018 . en . 31 August 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180831034544/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/jul/09/boris-johnson-resigns-as-foreign-secretary-brexit . live .
- News: Jeremy Hunt replaces Boris Johnson amid Brexit turmoil . 10 July 2018 . BBC News . 10 July 2018 . 10 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180710011806/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-44774702 . live .
- Web site: Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab resigns over EU agreement. 15 Nov 2018. 15 Nov 2018. BBC News. 17 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190617094908/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-46219495. live.
- News: Rudd back in cabinet at work and pensions . 16 November 2018 . BBC News . 16 November 2018 . en-GB . 17 November 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181117042222/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-46238111 . live .
- News: Steve Barclay named new Brexit Secretary . 16 November 2018 . BBC News . 16 November 2018 . en-GB . 18 November 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181118034205/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-46241693 . live .
- News: Gavin Williamson sacked over Huawei leak . 1 May 2019 . 1 May 2019 . en-GB . 26 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190926013520/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-48126974 . live .
- News: Commons leader quits government over Brexit . 22 May 2019 . 22 May 2019 . en-GB . 22 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190522193532/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-48374098 . live .
- News: Brexit: PM's withdrawal bill delayed . 23 May 2019 . 23 May 2019 . en-GB . 23 May 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190523000805/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-48374841 . live .
- News: May survives Tory Brexit rebellion with narrow Commons victory - as it happened. Andrew. Sparrow. Kevin. Rawlinson. Andrew. Sparrow. 16 July 2018. The Guardian. 16 July 2018. 16 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180716194628/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/live/2018/jul/16/brexit-mays-plan-dead-say-tory-remainers-and-leavers-jointly-ahead-of-key-votes-politics-live. live.
