Cabinet reshuffle sees departure of education secretary
Nicky Morgan has been sacked as secretary of state for education as prime minister Theresa May forms her first government.
In the wake of the Brexit vote and David Cameron's resignation, Morgan was reported to have been considering a leadership bid. In the end, she backed Michael Gove – who has also been sacked from government – in his unsuccessful campaign to become the next prime minister.
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