United Kingdom: faced with the revolt, Boris Johnson reshuffles his government at least
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a question and answer session in Parliament on January 19, 2022. AP - Jessica Taylor
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He had promised, in response to the report on the Downing Street parties.
Boris Johnson continues the internal reorganization of his power.
First there was a transfer window for advisers at the end of last week and this Tuesday, the British Prime Minister announced a (small) reshuffle.
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with our correspondent in London
,
Emeline Vin
A minimal reshuffle, intended to improve relations with Conservative MPs tempted by the revolt after
Partygate
, the holiday scandal in Downing Street.
Four Boris Johnson
aides recently resigned.
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In the House of Commons, it is now a tough “Johnsonist”, Chris Heaton-Harris, who is in charge of party discipline – it is among other things thanks to him that the Prime Minister did not suffer a
vote of no confidence
.
Another change, Mark Spencer becomes parliamentary majority leader, replacing lifelong Brexiter
Jacob Rees-Mogg
.
The latter takes the portfolio of Brexit-related opportunities and government efficiency… A new title, while the right wing of the conservative party considers that the government does not “benefit” enough from Brexit – and that the executive is accused to focus too much on internal crises and not enough on the “real” political issues: the cost of living and health.
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A reshuffle criticized by the opposition and by some Tories because it was considered cosmetic, nepotic and very masculine.
It is also perceived as an affront to ethics: Mark Spencer is currently under investigation, accused of Islamophobia by a former collaborator.
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