Johnson’s former transport secretary, an aviator with multiple names, has been parachuted in to replace Suella Braverman

Answering the question “who is Grant Shapps?” is more complicated than it would be for most MPs.

The new home secretary has had a varied political career, with rapid rises and precipitous falls – serving as transport secretary, international development secretary, Conservative party chairman, housing minister and now home secretary.

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