Minister tipped to replace Gavin Williamson has upset and enthused fellow MPs – and that’s just the Conservatives
If, as reported, Kemi Badenoch is to replace Gavin Williamson as education secretary at the next cabinet reshuffle, it appears there is only a remote chance of her keeping the department quietly ticking over after a disruptive and harrowing period.
While Boris Johnson will be hoping she avoids Williamson’s numerous gaffes, Badenoch has shown no inclination to shy away from controversy during her brief time in parliament and as a relatively junior minister. More than one person told the Guardian she would “cross the road to pick a fight”.
