Suella Braverman has departed as home secretary, plunging Liz Truss’s government into further crisis.⁠ ⁠ Two sources told The Times that her departure was security-related.⁠ ⁠ Grant Shapps, the former transport secretary and one of Truss’s most prominent critics, is the strong favourite to replace her.⁠ ⁠ The prime minister cancelled a planned visit and interview this afternoon after Braverman informed her in a meeting that she intended to quit.⁠ ⁠ Braverman stood for the leadership against Truss with backers from the right of the party but endorsed Truss after she was eliminated.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Click the link in bio for the latest