Reshuffle drama paves way for general election

By Chris Evans,
EDITOR

Dear Reader,
With the new Cabinet, Boris Johnson has signalled a pivot in his premiership. The biggest shake-up to the front bench since he took office was more extensive than predicted and provided plenty of drama. The reshuffle continues today. Follow live updates here on who has been promoted – and who has been sacked.
Mr Johnson’s overhaul of his top team comes amid a renewed focus on delivering domestic reforms before he seeks a second full term in office. Christopher Hope, our Chief Political Correspondent, has details on when a general election could come.
Shamima Begum, the ex-IS widow, cut a polished figure in her first live television interview yesterday. She claimed her only crime was being "dumb" when she fled to Syria as a schoolgirl, and begged the public for forgiveness. Many viewers will have felt compassion, but Melanie McDonagh argues that you should not feel sorry for Begum.
Andrew Neil has quit GB News as chairman and lead presenter just three months after its launch. The UK’s first Right-wing news channel is rapidly reshaping its output, but can it survive and thrive? Stephen Armstrong reveals in this piece what is going on behind the scenes.
Before the indulgences of the festive season, now could be a good time to get in shape. Genetics play a part in whether you’re prone to belly fat, but there is still plenty you can do to shift excess padding around your midriff. Joel Snape explains the science behind shifting weight – and the simplest ways to cut down on calories.
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Chris

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