the defence secretary gran schaap suze held government posts for much of the tories years in power lostjacob rees—mogg was defeated in north—east somerset, a seat with a majority of more than 14,000. let me tell you, the first of the cabinet ministers leaving number ten. of the cabinet ministers leaving numberten. perhaps of the cabinet ministers leaving number ten. perhaps you'll hear from some them in the next few minutes but let's talk to the conservative education secretary from 2016—2018. welcome here to the programme. in terms of where your party now is, your assessment?— terms of where your party now is, your assessment? well, obviously, it was a disastrous _ your assessment? well, obviously, it was a disastrous night _ your assessment? well, obviously, it was a disastrous night on _ your assessment? well, obviously, it was a disastrous night on thursday i was a disastrous night on thursday night, friday morning. i think for the last several years of the conservative party been heralding the rhythmic heading down a political cul—de—sac. trying to defeat nigel farage. that experim