CYP Now - Ministerial departures throw policy reforms into turmoil

Children's sector leaders have warned that ministerial resignations at the Department for Education have raised questions over the future of major policy reforms.

A new team of ministers will need to be appointed at the Department for Education. Picture: Adobe Stock

Michelle Donelan, former further and higher education minister, was appointed as Education Secretary last night (6 July) replacing Nadhim Zahawi who has become Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Zahawi leaves the role after just nine months and 21 days, following the resignation of a number of senior ministers including former Chancellor Rishi Sunak over the Chris Pincher affair.

The resignation of children and families minister Will Quince and schools minister Robin Walker has thrown the Department for Education into further turmoil.

Meanwhile, justice minister Victoria Atkins, whose portfolio includes youth justice and violence against women and girls, has also stepped down.

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