Theresa May has begun the year with a reshuffle of the senior figures in her government.
- Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire resigns.
- Several other figures are expected to be sacked or moved following the departure of Hunt's predecessor Damian Green.
- May expected to bring a series of younger MPs into more junior positions.
LONDON — Theresa May has suffered a shock resignation of a leading government ally as she prepared to reshuffle her Cabinet.
The Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire stood down as the prime minister prepared to reappoint her top team, according to the Sun.
Brokenshire stepped down due to health reasons, involving surgery, according to multiple reports.
May was preparing to appoint a new First Secretary of State to replace the former holder Damian Green, with other senior figures also expected to be moved.
Green was sacked by the prime minister last year after making a misleading claiming about pornography found on his parliamentary computer in 2008.
Further announcements are expected throughout the day, with more junior appointments expected tomorrow.
May arrives at Downing Street before the reshuffle
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