UK Politics

Explainer: What does Rishi Sunak’s dramatic reshuffle mean?

Who’s in, who’s out and what it all means for UK politics

Rishi Sunak: British Prime Minister began reshuffling his Cabinet after sacking Suella Braverman and installing David Cameron as Foreign Secretary. Picture: Getty

Rishi Sunak, the UK Prime Minister, has embarked on a dramatic reshuffle of his frontbench, sacking Suella Braverman and installing David Cameron as Foreign Secretary.

While a reshuffle had long been expected, the return of the former prime minister came as a surprise. It has prompted questions about what Sunak’s strategy is, as he prepares for a general election as soon as next year.

Why has Rishi Sunak embarked on a reshuffle now?

A large-scale ...