Nadine Dorries has issued a statement as she confirmed she has quit the cabinet.
The Liverpool-born Tory MP was a loyal ally to Boris Johnson throughout his tenure as Prime Minister. Mr Johnson delivered his final address as PM outside No 10 this morning before he hands the keys over to his successor, Liz Truss.
Ms Dorries has taken to social media to confirm Ms Truss asked her to stay on as Culture Secretary. However, she has has chosen to return to the backbenches when the new PM takes the reins.