New government appointments

Yesterday, Rishi Sunak gave his first address to the nation as Prime Minister and appointed his new Cabinet, pledging to unify the country and party so we can overcome the profound economic and political challenge we face and build a better, more prosperous future.

  • Right now our country is facing a profound economic crisis as the aftermath of Covid still lingers and Putin’s war in Ukraine has destabilised energy markets and supply chains the world over.
  • That is why the Prime Minister set out his vision to place economic stability at the heart of his Government and to deliver on the mandate we secured in 2019 to deliver a stronger NHS, better schools, safer streets, and control of our borders.
  • This will mean difficult decisions to come, while protecting our environment and supporting our armed forces, levelling up, and building an economy that embraces the opportunities of Brexit, where businesses invest, innovate, and create jobs.
  • Our new Cabinet will help deliver on these priorities, representing a range of perspectives and talents. This is a Cabinet which will seek to unify the country and work day in and day out to deliver for all the people of our great nation.

    The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments:
  • The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP as Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor, and Secretary of State for Justice
  • The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP has been re-appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer
  • The Rt Hon James Cleverly MP has been re-appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
  • The Rt Hon Suella Braverman QC MP as Secretary of State for the Home Department
  • The Rt Hon Simon Hart MP as Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip)
  • The Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP has been re-appointed as Secretary of State for Defence
  • The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
  • The Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP has been re-appointed as Lord President of the Council, and Leader of the House of Commons
  • The Rt Hon The Lord True CBE has been re-appointed as Lord Privy Seal, and Leader of the House of Lords
  • The Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP as a Minister without Portfolio in the cabinet. 
  • The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP has been re-appointed as COP26 President
  • The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP as Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
  • The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
  • The Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP has been re-appointed as Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade, and appointed Minister for Equalities
  • The Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
  • The Rt Hon Mel Stride MP as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
  • Gillian Keegan MP as Secretary of State for Education
  • The Rt Hon Therese Coffey MP as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
  • The Rt Hon Mark Harper MP as Secretary of State for Transport
  • The Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP has been re-appointed as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
  • The Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP has been re-appointed as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
  • The Rt Hon Alister Jack MP has been re-appointed as Secretary of State for Scotland
  • David T C Davies MP as Secretary of State for Wales
  • John Glen MP as Chief Secretary to the Treasury

  • The Hon Victoria Prentis MP as Attorney General
  • Jeremy Quin MP as Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
  • The Rt Hon Johnny Mercer MP as a Minister of State (Minister for Veterans) in the Cabinet Office
  • The Rt Hon Sir Gavin Williamson CBE MP as a Minister of State (Minister without Portfolio) in the Cabinet Office
  • The Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP as a Minister of State (Minister for Development) in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
  • The Rt Hon Tom Tugendhat MBE MP has been re-appointed as a Minister of State (Minister for Security) in the Home Department
  •  The Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP as a Minister of State (Minister for Immigration) in the Home Department

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