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Cameron plans first major reshuffle as MPs return to Westminster David Cameron plans first major government reshuffle
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Speculation is mounting about an imminent ministerial reshuffle as MPs return for a new parliamentary term. David Cameron is preparing to reshuffle his ministers, in the first major shake-up of government since the coalition came to power in 2010.
The reshuffle, which could come as early as Tuesday, would see the first major changes to David Cameron's top team since he became prime minister. The changes, which could come as early as Tuesday, are likely to mean a return to office for Lib Dem David Laws.
Although high-ranking ministers like the chancellor are unlikely to be affected, changes are expected in the cabinet and junior ministerial posts. The chancellor, home secretary and foreign secretary are expected to keep their jobs, but several other cabinet ministers could be moved.
This comes as the government announces further measures to boost growth. The reshuffle comes amid growing Tory concern over economic strategy.
On Sunday, Mr Cameron said he wanted to "cut through the dither" that was holding the British economy back - amid growing unease among Conservative MPs who argue there is no coherent plan to get the country out of recession. Senior MP David Davis has warned that "shock therapy" is needed to end the recession, urging further tax and spending cuts to promote growth.
On Sunday, Mr Cameron said he wanted to "cut through the dither" that was holding the British economy back.
'Big story''Big story'
It is understood that the reshuffle is unlikely to affect Chancellor George Osborne, Home Secretary Theresa May and Foreign Secretary William Hague. BBC political editor Nick Robinson said the reshuffle was unlikely to affect Chancellor George Osborne, Home Secretary Theresa May and Foreign Secretary William Hague.
But former Liberal Democrat cabinet minister David Laws is expected to return in some capacity. Mr Laws resigned as chief secretary to the Treasury two years ago after admitting he claimed expenses to pay his partner's rent. However, most other ministers could not be "sure about their futures", he added.
Former Liberal Democrat cabinet minister David Laws is expected to return to the government in some capacity - two years after resigning as chief secretary to the Treasury after admitting he claimed expenses to pay his partner's rent.
Conservative Party chairman Baroness Warsi has appealed to David Cameron to allow her to keep her post in any reshuffle.Conservative Party chairman Baroness Warsi has appealed to David Cameron to allow her to keep her post in any reshuffle.
She said she would like to "stay doing what I'm doing" and argued that as a northern, female Muslim she could help the party attract a new generation of voters.She said she would like to "stay doing what I'm doing" and argued that as a northern, female Muslim she could help the party attract a new generation of voters.
There has also been speculation about possible moves for Justice Secretary Ken Clarke, Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan and International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell.There has also been speculation about possible moves for Justice Secretary Ken Clarke, Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan and International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell.
Housing minister Grant Shapps, employment minister Chris Grayling and minister for disabled people Maria Miller are among Conservatives tipped for promotion.Housing minister Grant Shapps, employment minister Chris Grayling and minister for disabled people Maria Miller are among Conservatives tipped for promotion.
But Tory MP John Redwood, who served as a cabinet minister in the 1990s, said the reshuffle was not "the big story" and it was more important for the government to create a plan to "turn this economy round in time".But Tory MP John Redwood, who served as a cabinet minister in the 1990s, said the reshuffle was not "the big story" and it was more important for the government to create a plan to "turn this economy round in time".
"I don't think the reshuffle is nearly as important as what the top team decide to do," he told BBC News."I don't think the reshuffle is nearly as important as what the top team decide to do," he told BBC News.
"We read confident predictions that the most senior ministers are all going to stay in place, so what matters is what they are offering and what they are going to do.""We read confident predictions that the most senior ministers are all going to stay in place, so what matters is what they are offering and what they are going to do."
'Painful''Painful'
Downing Street has confirmed that the next meeting of the cabinet will take place at the usual time on Tuesday morning.Downing Street has confirmed that the next meeting of the cabinet will take place at the usual time on Tuesday morning.
Meanwhile, the government has said it will underwrite up to £50bn of private sector building projects which need finance.Meanwhile, the government has said it will underwrite up to £50bn of private sector building projects which need finance.
The Treasury said the The Infrastructure (Financial Assistance) Bill, which builds on a scheme launched in July, will give the allow £40bn of construction projects by using the government's low interest rates to underwrite them.The Treasury said the The Infrastructure (Financial Assistance) Bill, which builds on a scheme launched in July, will give the allow £40bn of construction projects by using the government's low interest rates to underwrite them.
Ministers are also expected to set out plans to underwrite construction of up to £10bn worth of new homes, including guaranteeing the debt of housing associations and private sector developers.Ministers are also expected to set out plans to underwrite construction of up to £10bn worth of new homes, including guaranteeing the debt of housing associations and private sector developers.
In addition, the government will legislate to speed up planning decisions and encourage development of Green Belt land, if certain conditions are met.In addition, the government will legislate to speed up planning decisions and encourage development of Green Belt land, if certain conditions are met.
But senior backbencher David Davis, who lost the Conservative leadership contest to David Cameron in 2005, has called for a different approach, based on deeper spending and tax cuts. But David Davis, who lost the Conservative leadership contest to David Cameron in 2005, has called for a different approach, based on deeper spending and tax cuts.
"What is fundamentally important is that we tackle the problem of low growth in our economy before once again our nation becomes used to the idea it can just bump along the bottom comfortably," he said."What is fundamentally important is that we tackle the problem of low growth in our economy before once again our nation becomes used to the idea it can just bump along the bottom comfortably," he said.
"While the actions necessary will prove painful in the short term, the longer we wait the harder it will get.""While the actions necessary will prove painful in the short term, the longer we wait the harder it will get."