Boris Johnson to reshuffle top team, says Downing Street

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is about to reshuffle his ministerial team, Downing Street has told the BBC.

He is expected to begin firing ministers and appointing replacements over the coming hours.

A No 10 source said: "The PM will today conduct a reshuffle to put in place a strong and united team to Build Back Better from the pandemic."

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab are among those rumoured to be moved.

The Downing Street source added: "The government must also redouble our efforts to deliver on the people's priorities.

"The PM will be appointing ministers this afternoon with a focus on uniting and levelling up the whole country."

Confirmation of the reshuffle came as Mr Johnson was on his feet in the Commons taking Prime Minister's Questions.