Grant Shapps has been appointed Home Secretary tonight (Wednesday), Downing Street has confirmed. The former Transport Secretary was given the role after Suella Braverman resigned earlier today.
The UK Prime Minister's Twitter account confirmed the appointment shortly after 6pm, tweeting: "The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP @grantshapps has been appointed Secretary of State for the Home Department @ukhomeoffice."
Ms Braverman admitted sending an “official document from my personal email” in her resignation letter. She said she had “concerns about the direction of this Government”, adding: “It is obvious to everyone that we are going through a tumultuous time."
