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Gavin Williamson sacked as Education Secretary

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Gavin Williamson has been sacked as Education Secretary as part of the Prime Minister's Cabinet reshuffle.
Gavin Williamson has been sacked as Education Secretary. Picture: Parliament UK
Gavin Williamson has been sacked as Education Secretary. Picture: Parliament UK

Following his departure, Williamson wrote on Twitter that it has been a "privilege" to serve as Education Secretary.

He said: "Despite the challenges of the global pandemic, I’m particularly proud of the transformational reforms I’ve led in Post 16 education: in further education colleges, our skills agenda, apprenticeships and more.

It has been a privilege to serve as Education Secretary since 2019. Despite the challenges of the global pandemic, I’m particularly proud of the transformational reforms I’ve led in Post 16 education: in further education colleges, our Skills agenda, apprenticeships and more.

"This programme will create better life opportunities for pupils and students for many years to come. I look forward to continuing to support the Prime Minster and the government."

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