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William Hague will step down as an MP at the next general election, David Cameron has announced, as he paid tribute to the outgoing Foreign Secretary.
Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker is leaving government and will not seek re-election next year.
David Willetts has left his role as Minister for Universities and Science Minister as the major Cabinet reshuffle continues.
According to reports, Mr Willetts will also leave Parliament next year.
Attorney General Dominic Grieve has left the government as the last Cabinet reshuffle before next year's general election continues.
Ken Clarke 'demob happy' at decision to leave government
The 74-year-old told ITV News that he spent more time at the cricket test match last week than in his office.
Nick Hurd steps down from ministerial role
Nick Hurd, the minister for civil society, is stepping down from his role.
The MP, who is the eldest son of former Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd, announced the news on Twitter.
Northern Ireland Minister Andrew Robathan has left the government as David Cameron begins his final reshuffle of his Cabinet ahead of next year's general election.
The Minister of State for International Development Alan Duncan has left the government.
Mr Duncan steps down after four years in the role.
What else do we know well? Well Sir George Young is also stepping down and slightly more surprising, the Welsh Secretary David Jones has gone.
It also looks as though the Environment Secretary Owen Paterson may have gone too - if true that would be surprising.
Exactly what I was thinking. Be interesting to see how many of them leave the country!
originally posted by: CthulhuMythos
Wondering how much of this is to do with the spotlight inching closer to Westminster in the hunt for pedos in parliament. Very interesting timing.
originally posted by: Soloprotocol
It's ok, the Nazis did a re-shuffle as well before 39. it's common practice with the far right.
originally posted by: paraphi
originally posted by: Soloprotocol
It's ok, the Nazis did a re-shuffle as well before 39. it's common practice with the far right.
Ignorance is bliss.
Anyone with an understanding of how politics works in the UK will know that re-shuffles are not uncommon. There are some positive appointments.
William Hague has been a good Foreign Secretary and appears to be leaving politics altogether. Nicky Morgan is Education is a good choice.
Regards