The sackings came as Mrs
May returned to Downing Street on Thursday to continue the process of
appointing ministers to her new administration.
Theresa May has carried out
a cull of some of David Cameron's closest allies in a shake-up of the
Government which has seen promotions for women and Brexit supporters.
Michael Gove was the first
to be sacked as justice secretary by the new Prime Minister, joining
ex-chancellor George Osborne on the backbenches in a dramatic change to the
Cabinet team.
Mr Gove, who decided to
stand in the Tory leadership race and dash the premiership ambitions of his
fellow Brexiteer Boris Johnson, wished the new-look Cabinet "the best of
luck".
Hot on his heels out the
door was Nicky Morgan, who backed his leadership bid.
Ms Morgan said she was
"disappointed not to be continuing as education secretary and minister for
women and equalities - two wonderful roles it's been a privilege to hold".
Prominent Brexit backer
Andrea Leadsom, who stood down from the leadership contest on Monday handing
the premiership to Mrs May, was put in charge at the Department for
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Priti Patel, another
notable Tory in favour of leaving the EU, is now in charge of international
development.
John Whittingdale was
sacked as culture secretary and chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Oliver
Letwin was also given the boot.
Mr Whittingdale said it had
been "a privilege" to serve in the Cabinet, adding: "I wish my
successor every success and will continue to support creative industries."
Theresa Villiers resigned
as Northern Ireland Secretary, adding that the "new Prime Minister was
kind enough to offer me a role but it was not one which I felt I could take
on". She has been replaced by James Brokenshire.
Mrs May's leadership rival,
Work and Pensions Secretary Stephen Crabb, also quit "in the best
interests of my family".
New prime-minister Teresa
May sacked……….
Chancellor - George Osborne
Justice Secretary - Michael
Gove
Education Secretary - Nicky
Morgan
Culture Secretary - John
Whittingdale
Northern Ireland Secretary
- Theresa Villiers
Chancellor of the Duchy of
Lancaster - Oliver Letwin
Work and Pensions Secretary
- Stephen Crabb
Chief Secretary to the
Treasury - Greg Hands
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