Two Government ministers have resigned in a double blow to Rishi Sunak, who was forced to carry out a mini-reshuffle of his team.Robert Halfon unexpectedly quit as skills, apprenticeships and higher education minister, while James Heappey followed through on his stated intention to step down as armed forces minister ahead of exiting Parliament at the general election.

Two Government ministers have resigned in a double blow to Rishi Sunak, who was forced to carry out a mini-reshuffle of his team.Robert Halfon unexpectedly quit as skills, apprenticeships and higher education minister, while James Heappey followed through on his stated intention to step down as armed forces minister ahead of exiting Parliament at the general election.