UK PM Sunak Sacks Interior Minister, Braverman

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Rishi Sunak, has sacked controversial Interior Minister Suella Braverman.

Sunak had come under growing pressure to sack Braverman after critics accused her of heightening tensions during weeks of contentious pro-Palestinian demonstrations and counter-protests in Britain.

Following her dismissal on Monday, Braverman said her appointment as the Home Secretary has been the greatest privilege of her life.

“It has been the greatest privilege of my life to serve as home secretary. I will have more to say in due course.”

The firing comes as the ruling Conservatives confirmed in a post on X that a major reshuffle of Sunak’s top ministers was underway — his first since becoming the country’s leader on October 25, 2022.

It said: “Here we go. Today, @RishiSunak strengthens his team in government to deliver long-term decisions for a brighter future. Stay tuned for the latest.”

The changes, set to be announced through the morning, are expected to reward loyalists and younger emerging MPs after nearly 14 years in power take its toll on the Tories’ popularity.