Ministerial appointments, resignations, reshuffles

Prime ministers choose their ministers based on many factors, including personal relationships, political loyalties and expertise in a topic. They can also dismiss ministers whenever they want (although sackings are rare). Ministers sometimes leave of their own accord, or are moved in reshuffles. High ministerial turnover can make getting things done in government more difficult, as ministers have to get up to speed with a new brief and build new relationships. 

We track appointments, resignations and reshuffles, looking at how often ministers change jobs and the experience they bring to their new roles.