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Will Quince returns to DfE 24 hours later

Will Quince was back in the Department for Education on Thursday evening, just one day after he resigned as children and families minister over the Chris Pincher scandal, which finally precipitated Boris Johnson’s dramatic resignation yesterday as Conservative leader.
Children and families minister Will Quince has resigned
Children and families minister Will Quince has resigned

The prime minister has set about appointing a new cabinet in the wake of 59 resignations this week of ministers and parliamentary aides.

It is unclear when he will leave as prime minister, as he has said he intends to remain in the job until a new leader is elected in October.

One of Johnson’s first appointments was to make James Cleverly education secretary – the third in two days, after Michelle Donelan resigned her post after just 35 hours in the job.

Quince is currently the only minister in the Department for Education. Schools minister Robin Walker, and skills minister Alex Burghart quit on Wednesday. Donelan was previously higher education and further education minister before being promoted to education secretary earlier this week.

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