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unusual facts about cabinet reshuffle


Cabinet reshuffle

On an individual basis, however, U.S. Cabinet members will occasionally change portfolios—for example, Norman Mineta previously served as Secretary of Commerce before becoming Secretary of Transportation.


Helen Jones

In the cabinet reshuffle of October 2008, Helen Jones was promoted to a junior Government role in the position of Assistant Government Whip.

Mark Carlisle

Thatcher writes in her memoirs that Carlisle "had not proved a particularly effective Education Secretary" and to this effect he was dismissed in the September 1981 Cabinet reshuffle.


see also

Chinwe Obaji

In a cabinet reshuffle in June 2006, Chinwe Obaji was replaced by Obiageli Ezekwesili.

Government Equalities Office

The department was subsequently merged into the Home Office, before transferring to the DCMS on 4 September 2012 following a Cabinet reshuffle.

Lesego Motsumi

In the 2008 cabinet reshuffle, held upon the appointment of new president Ian Khama, Motsumi reverted to her old post as Minister of Health.

Rajen Prasad

In 2013 under the new leadership of David Cunliffe, a new Labour shadow cabinet reshuffle was announced with Prasad now the Spokesperson on Immigration, Associate Spokesperson for Ethnic Affairs and Associate Spokesperson for Social Development (CYFS).

Ronnie Shikapwasha

A retired Lt General of the Zambia Air Force, he was previously the home affairs minister of Zambia, from February 9, 2003 until January 2005, when he switched positions with Kalombo Mwansa in a cabinet reshuffle and became foreign minister.

Saad Hayel Srour

Srour joined the government of Samir Rifai as Interior Minister on 24 November 2010, he replaced Nayef Qadi in a cabinet reshuffle.

Secretary of State for Justice

In the Cabinet reshuffle of August 2012 Chris Grayling MP was promoted to Lord Chancellor and, by convention, Secretary of State for Justice.