New analysis shows education ministers are the most reshuffled amid this year’s political turmoil. But at what cost? John Dickens investigates…
Nineteen politicians have held office at the Department for Education in just over a year – with those resigning or booted out in reshuffles entitled to more than £100,000 in severance pay.
Analysis by the Institute for Government shows education had more secretaries of state (four) this year than any other department. Five other departments had three.
Schools Week analysis reveals 19 ministers have held one of what was six ministerial posts, reduced to five since September last year.
