BORIS Johnson has sacked Scottish Secretary David Mundell from his position amid a major Cabinet reshuffle.
The new Prime Minister has made several changes in the Cabinet and an array of big names have left over the course of the day.
So far, Jeremy Hunt, David Lidington, Philip Hammond, David Gauke, Rory Stewart and Penny Mordaunt are among 15 of the big names to go.
Disappointed but not surprised to be leaving the Scotland Office after 9 years. Will, of course, support the new Government, but as I said to PM this afternoon I will also hold him to account on his commitments to the Union. Hope there’s still room on the backbenches! 🏴🇬🇧
— David Mundell (@DavidMundellDCT) July 24, 2019
Meanwhile, Dominic Raab has been appointed Foreign Secretary.
Alister Jack, MP for Dumfries and Galloway, is tipped to be the next Scottish Secretary.
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