LONDON, 16 September 2021, (TON): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson appointed a new-look cabinet to revamp his Brexiteer government after controversies over Afghanistan and taxes, demoting his under-fire foreign secretary.

Dominic Raab was moved to the lesser role of justice secretary but will retain the title of deputy prime minister, Downing Street confirmed.

The former lawyer, who deputised for Johnson when he has faced sustained criticism for his handling of the Afghan crisis.

He was replaced by International Trade Secretary Liz Truss, who has brokered a series of deals since Britain's full exit from the European Union in January.

She became only the second female foreign secretary in British history.

Among the other leading offices of state, finance minister Rishi Sunak - who has overseen big-spending economic support during the pandemic - and hardline interior minister Priti Patel both retained their roles.

Gaffe-prone Education Secretary Gavin Williamson meanwhile was sacked, tweeting that it had been a "privilege" to serve in his role since 2019 when Johnson took office on a vow to "get Brexit done".