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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Politics
Ashley Cowburn

Cabinet reshuffle - live updates: Theresa May reboot in disarray as Toby Young quits after 8 days in wake of reshuffle shambles

Theresa May will today continue her reshuffle that fell flat on Monday after key ministers refused to be moved from their jobs and Education Secretary Justine Greening walked out of Cabinet.

The Prime Minister’s authority was further called into question after Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt not only rebutted an attempt to move him, but managed to secure an enhanced role in his current post. 

And early on Tuesday, Toby Young quit his post with the higher education watchdog with an apology for his homophobic and misogynistic comments – just two days after the Prime Minister backed him to stay.

The controversial right-wing journalist stepped down amid a hail of criticism over his offensive comments about women’s breasts, gay people, the disabled and starving children in Africa.

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