Cabinet reshuffle: Michael Gove loses Education post

Cull of 'pale, male and stale' Tories makes room for women in largest reshuffle to date

Michael Gove leaves Downing St after losing job as Eductation Secretary
Michael Gove leaves Downing St after losing job as Eductation Secretary
(Image credit: Ben Stansall/AFP)

Michael Gove has lost his job as Education Secretary as David Cameron's largest cabinet reshuffle to date gathers pace. At least 12 ministers are expected to leave their positions.

Senior Tories including William Hague and Ken Clarke have resigned in a "cull of the pale, male and stale", according to the BBC's political correspondent Chris Mason.

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