Maclean leaves Rishi Sunak’s administration although she was due to present the next stage of the Renter’s Reform Bill in Parliament tomorrow.   

On social media, she says: “I’ve been asked to step down from my role as housing minister.   

“Disappointed and was looking forward to introducing the Renter’s Reform Bill to committee tomorrow and later the Leasehold and Freehold Bill.   

“It has been a privilege to hold the position and I wish my successor well.”  

Her responsibilities included overall housing strategy, home ownership and the homebuying process, the private rented sector, planning reform as well as tackling leasehold and freehold abuses.  

Maclean, who will return to the backbenches, was only installed in her post in February and was the 15th housing minister since 2010. Her role is yet to be filled.  

She was previously a minister of state at the Ministry of Justice between September and October last year.  

Market Financial Solutions chief executive Paresh Raja says: “The merry-go-round continues. We are about to welcome the 16th housing minister since 2010, and while the chopping and changing of ministerial positions has become all too common across the board in recent years, the level of turnover in this particular role is a notable concern.  

“Creating clear and consistent policies – let alone delivering on them – is inevitably difficult with such frequent changes in personnel, and this impacts homeowners, buyers, renters and investors alike.   

“A sense of stability is important in virtually every industry, and the property sector would certainly benefit from an extended period with a single housing minister, although this is only likely after the next general election.”  

Currently, housing secretary Michael Gove, widely regarded as one of the most competent members of the Cabinet, remains in his post.