Johnson, in an effort to minimize any disruption caused by the cabinet reshuffle, quickly appointed Rishi Sunak, the deputy of Javid, who is a strong supporter of the prime minister and has frequently been tasked with representing government policy in front of the media. The reshuffle, carefully orchestrated by the prime minister's team, was presented as an opportunity to promote new talent, especially women, while also rewarding loyal supporters to help achieve his vision for Britain post-Brexit. However, Javid's resignation as finance minister, which some believe may have been encouraged by Johnson's team, following a disagreement over Javid's advisers, further demonstrates the prime minister's intolerance towards dissent within his government. A source close to Javid revealed that Johnson had demanded Javid to dismiss his advisers and replace them with those from the prime minister's office in Downing Street. The Chancellor stated that no minister with self-respect would agree to those terms. Sunak, who has a background working for Goldman Sachs and is married to the daughter of an Indian billionaire, is viewed by many Conservatives as a reliable figure who will support Johnson's plans for a post-Brexit Britain. The pound increased in value as investors anticipated that Sunak's appointment would lead to a more expansive budget next month. Johnson has pledged to address the wealth and opportunity gap in different parts of Britain by investing in northern and central England, where he gained support from traditional Labour voters. Johnson was not expected to make significant changes to his government's key positions, opting for minimal changes. However, even the minor changes in the lower levels of government provided some indication of his desire to strengthen his control over power. The dismissal of Northern Ireland minister Julian Smith, who had recently played a key role in restoring a government in the British province, drew criticism from politicians on both sides of the Irish border. Smith, who had previously overseen parliamentary discipline for Johnson's predecessor, Theresa May, was the first minister to be removed in the reshuffle. He was accompanied by business minister Andrea Leadsom and environment minister Theresa Villiers. Alok Sharma, a steadfast supporter and former international development minister, was appointed as the new business minister and also tasked with leading the COP26 climate change summit in Scotland in November, which is expected to be attended by world leaders. However, it was Javid's decision that disrupted the traditional appearance of Johnson's administration. Despite previous attempts by Downing Street staff to downplay the idea of significant changes, based on Dominic Cummings' desire for a major government reorganization, a source within Johnson's office stated on Wednesday that the prime minister aimed to use the reshuffle to lay the groundwork for both present and future administrations, while also highlighting new talent, particularly women. Johnson prioritized loyalty in order to fulfill his agenda and uphold the promises he made leading up to his successful election on December 12. Despite his intentions, opposition politicians criticized the reshuffle as chaotic. John McDonnell, the finance spokesman for the main opposition Labour Party, described it as a historical document, showing a government in turmoil just weeks after an election.