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Originally Posted by Ultimate Newbie
Just as an aside, i noted in the media today that Jack Straw got the sack with regards to the Foreign Secretary - i find that very strange indeed, as at least in Australia he comes across as a very knowledgeable and respectable man who for all outwards appearances is competent. Clearly, this type of person is rare in a Ministry, and thus why on earth would someone "Demote" him to the Speaker of the House of Commons?
What did he do? (or not do)?
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As I said on IRC, most people are mystified as to this change. Margaret Beckett is a journeywomen with no real achievements except for blinded loyalty to Blair. Straw has done an excellent job and his demotion is probably the worst thing about this reshuffle.