Home Secretary Braverman Quits Amid Tory Turmoil
Braverman’s Shock Resignation
Suella Braverman stunned Westminster on Wednesday with a brief, blunt resignation letter to Prime Minister Liz Truss. “I have made a mistake; I accept responsibility; I resign,” she wrote, citing deep “concerns about this government’s direction.”
Right-Wing Firebrand’s Rise and Fall
Braverman took office on September 6, promoted from Attorney General under Boris Johnson. Known for her hardline stance, she pushed slashing immigration and cutting taxes and spending as part of her leadership bid. At the Tory Conference in Birmingham, she confessed her “dream” was to see flights deporting migrants to Rwanda — a bitter glimpse into her policy passions.
Truss Government Shaken to Core
Her exit follows the shock sacking of Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng after his disastrous mini-budget rattled markets. Truss’s grip on power is slipping fast — she even called off a factory visit without explanation, blaming “government business.”
Grant Shapps Takes Over
Braverman’s departure hands Truss a fresh headache. Enter Grant Shapps, a Sunak loyalist who lost his Transport Secretary role when Truss came to power, replaced by Anne-Marie Trevelyan. Now Shapps returns to the Cabinet as Home Secretary — a crucial appointment amid chaos.
