Nadhim Zahawi has been appointed the new education secretary for England – replacing Gavin Williamson in the Cabinet reshuffle.
Mr Zahawi leaves his previous post as the minister responsible for the Covid vaccines roll-out.
The departing education secretary had faced much criticism over his handling of schools during the pandemic.
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