No Confirmation on Suella Braverman's Job Security
The fate of Suella Braverman as Home Secretary remains uncertain as a top Cabinet Minister refuses to confirm if she will keep her position. Downing Street is considering a reshuffle this week, with sources suggesting it is now 60/40 that the Prime Minister will make changes to his top team.
Reshuffle Possibility
No10 has not ruled out a reshuffle this week, and there is evidence of an unusually empty Government schedule for tomorrow, adding to speculation. When asked about Mrs. Braverman's job security, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps responded that "a week is a long time in politics" and that the Prime Minister will make his decision in due course.
Supreme Court Ruling Complicates Reshuffle Plans
The Supreme Court's ruling on the legality of the Government's flagship Rwanda scheme on Wednesday adds complexity to potential reshuffle plans. This policy has been championed by Suella Braverman, and the outcome of the ruling could have implications for her role as Home Secretary.
Pressure Mounts on Braverman to Resign
Following criticism of her fiery language towards the police on Armistice Day, there have been growing calls for Suella Braverman to resign. The Labour Mayor of London, the Scottish First Minister, and several Labour MPs have all demanded her removal. Labour's shadow home secretary, Yvette Cooper, stated that Braverman cannot continue in her position, blaming her for tensions in London and accusing her of undermining the Metropolitan Police's independence and impartiality.
Supporters Defend Braverman
Despite the calls for her resignation, supporters of Suella Braverman argue that she was justified in warning against two-tier policing and that recent events proved her right. Grant Shapps dismissed the idea that Braverman had incited trouble, stating that those planning to disrupt the weekend had already made their intentions known.
