Williamson out

sir – Over the years I have seen many politicians try to fill the role of Education Secretary and most have been indifferent.

Gavin Williamson, however, was particularly poor, and the only surprise about his dismissal yesterday was that Boris Johnson had been so slow to remove him.

Mick Ferrie

Mawnan Smith, Cornwall

sir – Dominic Raab is no longer Foreign Secretary, having failed to satisfy his boss.

However, he has been transferred to three other positions including Deputy Prime Minister. Does any company reward failure in this way?

Phil Wall

Cassagne, Haute-garonne, France

sir – Congratulations to Liz Truss on her well-deserved promotion to become Britain’s second ever female Foreign Secretary. Boris Johnson has shown initiative in his reshuffle. Dominic Shelmerdine

London SW3