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Theresa May's weakness resurfaces as Cabinet reboot results in chaos

Bid to refresh lineup sees some lawmakers rejecting posts offered and some faces staying in same jobs

Published Tue, Jan 9, 2018 · 09:50 PM

London

BRITISH Prime Minister Theresa May's attempt to give her government a 2018 reboot was marred by a chaotic Cabinet reshuffle as senior ministers refused to follow her orders. It's a development that bodes ill for her ability to successfully navigate the next, even trickier stage of Brexit talks.

Her office flagged Monday's events as "a refresh" of her top team. But instead of the usual parade of lawmakers arriving at her office in quick succession to accept their new roles, things went off-script.

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