Richard Holden insists the Conservative party is a ‘broad church’ with a ‘common goal’
The reshuffle does not seem to be entirely over. Julie Marson, MP for Hertford and Stortford, says she is stepping down from her job as a whip for personal reasons.
Rishi Sunak described his new cabinet as a “strong and united team” as they met for the first time at No 10.
A warm welcome to those for whom it’s their first cabinet and also a welcome to those for whom it may not be their first time …
Our purpose is nothing less than to make the long-term decisions that are going to change our country for the better. I know that this strong and united team is going to deliver that change for everybody.
Across all of that I’m confident that we can demonstrate to the country that we are making progress on the priorities that I set out at the beginning of the year – to halve inflation, grow the economy, reduce debt, cut waiting lists and to stop the boats.
Looking around this table, I know that we have an energetic and enthusiastic team that is going to deliver for the country. So, let’s get to work.
