May names her cabinet

"The awful truth is that people do take me seriously ... you must consider the possibility that underneath it all there really may lurk a genuine buffoon" - Boris Johnson View this email in your browser Theresa May is in the process of naming her new cabinet and it's already being described as brutal. Just last week, Michael Gove was still in the running to become the next prime minister, today he has been sacked from the government. One of the other big surprises was Boris Johnson to the Foreign Office. Our first piece today takes a look back at some of his shambolic trips abroad as mayor of London and suggests that his love of junkets and self-promotion will make him a terrible foreign secretary. Once she has her team in place, the new prime minster must tackle one of the biggest challenges Britain has faced in many years. Our next piece tells you everything you need to know about her Brexit negotiations in just five minutes.  And finally, we have the next piece in our series on the impact of Brexit. Today we hear from the Child Poverty Action Group on why leaving the EU could make life even harder for some of Britain's poorest families. Latest Articles     Everything you need to know about Theresa May's Brexit nightmare in five minutes   On Jul 14, 2016 10:47 am All your questions about May's Brexit negotiations answered Read more... »       Addicted to junkets and self-promotion: Boris Johnson will make a terrible foreign secretary   On Jul 14, 2016 12:14 pm The former London mayor has a string of gaffes and diplomatic incidents behind him Read more... »   What Brexit means for...child poverty   On Jul 14, 2016 10:13 am Brexit could make life even harder for Britain's poorest families Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Promoting alcohol responsibly   On Jul 13, 2016 10:53 am The Portman Group explains the system of regulation of alcohol marketing in the UK, which occurs through collaboration, clear Codes of Practice, independent oversight, and support as well as sanctions. Read more... » UK Climate Change Risk Assessment 2017   On Jul 12, 2016 10:54 am The UK Climate Change Risk Assessment 2017 evidence report, prepared for the UK Government by the the Committee on Climate Change, identifies where more effort is necessary, and urgent, to address the risks of climate change. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Appointment of Theresa May "a positive day in British public life" Huw Evans, Director General of the Association of British Insurers (ABI), has congratulated Theresa May on becoming Prime Minister. Read more... »   BASC welcomes EU firearms proposals BASC welcomes the position adopted by a European Parliament committee which will prevent a ban on firearms used by those who shoot. Read more... »     Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences