That is definitely an interesting combination. And whilst losing the FO is always seen as a demotion (unless it is to become PM), Johnson is still keeping Raab near to the centre of power.

Clearly still prefers him in the tent and pissing out, even if he has had his chair removed and given three stools to sit on instead.

But Sunak and Patel remain in place.

Truss getting promoted makes a lot of sense and she has had a good Brexit so pushing her up to the FO makes sense but I don't ever see her as PM so it might make sense if Johnson wants somebody in the role who does not see it as a stepping stone but rather wants to plant her career flag there.

Lets be honest, the rest of it is are moving around pawns and count for nothing.

All that ever matters is Chancellor, Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary. That is it.

"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." - 1984 - George Orwell.

Pleased Priti Patel is staying as home secretary

She"s the right man for the job John , the right man for the job!

He can "build", his reputation on solid"foundations", from here on. f

Amen to that then!

Looking forward to further substantial increases in non-EU migration from Patel, while wetting ourselves at dinghies crossing from France.