Some media reports, citing Downing Street sources, said Braverman’s departure could also be linked to his opposition to some proposed provisions in the free trade agreement with India – a deal that was strongly supported by the UK PM. He is going. liz truss
Second senior minister to step down
latest blow to truss The government comes just days after the unofficial exit of quasi quartengo Eliminating the majority of the government’s mini-budget by the chancellor, and his successor, the chancellor Jeremy Hunt,
Braverman was home secretary for only 43 days while Quarteng was finance minister for less than 6 weeks.
Former Transport Minister Grant Shapps will change Braverman as UK Interior Minister.
Indirect criticism of the truss on migration
Braverman said in his resignation letter, “I have sent an official document from my personal email to a trusted parliamentary colleague as part of a policy engagement and to gain support for government policy on migration. This is a technical violation of the rules.” Is.” ,
“As you know, the document was a draft of a written ministerial statement about migration, which was to be published soon. Much of it had already been communicated to lawmakers. Still, it’s right for me to go. I realized my mistake, reported it swiftly on official channels, and informed the Cabinet Secretary. As Home Secretary I hold myself to the highest standards and my resignation is the right thing to do,” Braverman said.
But attacking Truss indirectly, Braverman also said: “Pretending that we haven’t made mistakes, acting as if not everyone can see we made them, and hoping that things will magically happen.” Will be right, it’s not serious politics.”
Braverman said the new government was enduring “turbulent times” and he had “serious concerns” that PM truce was breaking manifesto promises such as “reducing overall migration numbers and stopping illegal migration”.
Accepting the resignation, Truss said in a letter to Braverman: “I accept your resignation and respect the decision you have made. It is important that the ministerial code is upheld and that cabinet secrecy is respected.” Go.”
Conflict over free trade agreement with India
Some media reports have speculated that another reason for Braverman’s departure may be to voice “reservations” on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with India and link it to illegal immigration.
Braverman had cast doubt on a proposed trade deal with India on the issue of migration and termed Indians as the largest group of people who spend more time on their visas in the UK. Expressing concern that she fears having an “open border” migration policy, the senior minister indicated that she would not support the cabinet for a trade deal offering India more visa concessions.
“I worry about an open border migration policy with India because I don’t think people voted for Brexit,” Braverman said.
Truss is said to be actively supporting an FTA with India – now in the final stages of negotiations – within the Diwali deadline set by its predecessor. boris johnson,
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had said that India and the UK are interested in completing the FTA at the earliest as there are intense discussions keeping in mind that it proves to be a win-win situation for both sides.
“There is an interest on both sides to conclude the FTA at the earliest. Diwali has been set as a target. There are intense discussions going on and they are on,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.
Braverman, who is an Indian-origin barrister, was appointed as the UK Home Secretary this year, replacing his partner Priti Patel, who is also of Indian origin.
(with inputs from agencies)