Prime minister Rishi Sunak has asked Rachel Maclean to resign as housing minister as part of his cabinet reshuffle this afternoon.
Maclean posted a statement on X formerly known as Twitter a short while ago confirming her departure.
It read: “I’ve been asked to step down from my role as housing minister. Disappointed and was looking forward to introducing the Renters Reform Bill to committee tomorrow and later the Leasehold and Freehold Bill. It has been a privilege to hold the position and I wish my successor well.”
Maclean was appointed to the role on 7 February 2023 and previously served as justice minister between 7 September and 28 October 2022.
The prime minister began a reshuffle earlier today after dismissing home secretary Suella Braverman.
Levelling up secretary Michael Gove has indicated his support for Maclean by sharing a message posted by business secretary Kemi Badenoch.
Badenoch told Maclean: “You were an excellent, minister, always attentive to MPs and their constituents and got some very tricky legislation over the line.”
The next housing minister will be the 16th person to hold the role since the 2010 general election.
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