New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has begun reshuffling his Cabinet - and there's a return to Government for University of Bradford alumnus Gavin Williamson.

Mr Williamson, who graduated from Bradford Uni with a BSc in Social Sciences in 1997, has been appointed a minister of state without portfolio in the Cabinet Office and will attend Cabinet meetings.

The role comes as a return to Cabinet for Mr Williamson, who was removed as Education Secretary by Boris Johnson in September 2021 after criticism over his handling of exams during the coronavirus pandemic.

Previously he held the role of Defence Secretary from 2017 to 2019 under Theresa May but she sacked him over allegations he leaked confidential National Security Council information relating to Huawei’s potential involvement in the UK’s 5G network.

Other incomings so far include

Jeremy Hunt – Chancellor of the Exchequer

Jeremy Hunt will stay as Chancellor of the Exchequer after being appointed by former prime minister Liz Truss following the sacking of Kwasi Kwarteng.

In a post on Twitter, he said: “Honoured to serve our country, and @RishiSunak, as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

“It is going to be tough.

“But protecting the vulnerable – and people’s jobs, mortgages and bills – will be at the front of our minds as we work to restore stability, confidence and long-term growth.”

Suella Braverman – Home Secretary

Mr Sunak has appointed Suella Braverman as Home Secretary less than a week after she was out of Liz Truss’s government over a breach of the ministerial code.

Ms Braverman’s backing for Mr Sunak was a key sign that the right wing of the Conservative Party was turning towards the former chancellor.

Dominic Raab – Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister

Dominic Raab has once again been appointed as Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary.

Mr Raab was rewarded for his loyalty to Mr Sunak with a return to frontline politics after he was sent packing as a high-profile casualty of Ms Truss’s cabinet reshuffle.

Penny Mordaunt – Leader of the House of Commons

Penny Mordaunt, the two-time Tory leadership contender, will remain in her post as Leader of the House of Commons.

Ms Mordaunt backed out of the most recent leadership contest on Monday paving the way for Mr Sunak to become PM unchallenged.

Michael Gove – Levelling Up Secretary

Michael Gove has returned to the Cabinet as Levelling Up Secretary after being dramatically sacked by Boris Johnson in July.

He denied that he was a “snake” after being described as such by No 10 sources following his sacking as communities secretary.

James Cleverly – Foreign Secretary

James Cleverly has been re-appointed as Foreign Secretary despite being an old ally of Mr Johnson and staunch backer of Liz Truss.

Mr Cleverly backed Mr Sunak in the most recent leadership contest, saying he was the candidate with “most experience” at the top of Government.

Gillian Keegan – Education Secretary

Gillian Keegan became the fifth Education Secretary in just under four months as part of the reshuffle.

In her time as an education minister, she was criticised after sharing photographs of herself in France as the A-Level results drama under Gavin Williamson unfolded.

Ben Wallace – Defence Secretary

Ben Wallace will remain as Defence Secretary after overseeing the UK’s efforts in support of Ukraine.

Mr Wallace said he was “leaning towards” Mr Johnson if he stood to be leader and has been a vocal backer of an increase in defence spending.

Grant Shapps – Business Secretary

Grant Shapps was appointed Business Secretary less than a week after replacing Ms Braverman as Home Secretary.

Mr Shapps was a loyal backer of Mr Sunak in both of the recent leadership contests.

Simon Hart – Chief Whip

Simon Hart was brought in as Chief Whip to restore party discipline, with Mr Sunak having warned the party: “Unite or die.”

He takes over from Wendy Morton following the confusion over a fracking vote in the Commons last Wednesday.

Nadhim Zahawi – Minister without portfolio and Conservative Party Chair

Nadhim Zahawi initially announced he would be backing Mr Johnson to return as PM, before switching allegiance to Mr Sunak on the same day after the former leader said he would not be entering the contest.

The former chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster said in a Twitter post: “A day is a long time in politics…”

Oliver Dowden – Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Oliver Dowden previously backed Mr Sunak in the race to replace Mr Johnson as leader before reiterating his support in the most recent contest.

The loss of crunch by-elections in Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton triggered Mr Dowden’s resignation as party chairman in Mr Johnson’s Government.

Kemi Badenoch – International Trade Secretary

Kemi Badenoch returned as International Trade Secretary and was also handed the role of minister for women and equalities.

She previously urged Tory backbenchers to get behind Ms Truss in her time as PM, despite the fallout from the mini-budget.

Steve Barclay – Health Secretary

Loyal Sunak backer Steve Barclay replaced Therese Coffey as Health Secretary as part of the reshuffle.

He previously held the role of Brexit secretary under Theresa May and Mr Johnson.

Therese Coffey – Environment Secretary

Appointed as health secretary in Ms Truss’s reshuffle, Therese Coffey was demoted to the role of Environment Secretary in Mr Sunak’s Government.

Ms Coffey was one of Ms Truss’s closest friends in Westminster.