Boris Johnson's Cabinet reshuffle - all the changes made as Jacob Rees-Mogg gets new Brexit role

Boris Johnson has carried out a mini Cabinet reshuffle as he attempts to secure his place in Downing Street amid the 'partygate' scandal.

The rejig comes as the prime minister faces ongoing pressure over the police investigation into rule-breaking parties held in No 10 and around Whitehall during the pandemic.

The changes see Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg put in charge of maximizing the benefits of leaving the European Union, and chief whip Mark Spencer replaced.

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Downing Street said the reshuffle would improve links between No 10 and Parliament.

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “As the PM said last week, it is important that we both make immediate changes to improve both how the No 10 operation works and the work of the Cabinet Office, and further changes to strengthen Cabinet government and improve that vital connection between No 10 and Parliament.

“The changes being made today will strengthen that connection. We have changes to the whips’ office, improving engagement with MPs and helping to drive the government’s ambitious agenda.

“We have a new Brexit opportunities minister, a role that’s been created to drive forward the changes we are able to make now that we have left the EU, delivering on our post-Brexit agenda across Whitehall.”

The reshuffle means that a total of 31 ministers will now be attending the meetings of Boris Johnson’s top team.

Here are all the changes announced today.

In the first move of Mr Johnson's shake-up, Jacob Rees-Mogg has been appointed the Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency.

Mr Rees-Mogg, 52, who was previously the Leader of the House of