Johnson lines up Patel to be next home secretary

Move would be intended signal that new PM is not British Trump

Priti Patel is being considered for a shock cabinet return as home secretary, as Boris Johnson seeks to convince the public he is not a “British Donald Trump”. The controversial Brexiteer – sacked for misleading Theresa May over secret meetings with Israeli politicians – is poised to be among early supporters of the probable new prime minister to be rewarded. They are also likely to include Iain Duncan Smith – expected to land the crucial job of chief whip – as Mr Johnson wrestles with his lack of a Commons majority. The top cabinet jobs could be announced within hours of Mr Johnson entering No 10 on Wednesday.