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Boris Johnson made foreign secretary by Theresa May | |
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New Prime Minister Theresa May has made Boris Johnson, the former London mayor who led the Brexit campaign, foreign secretary in her new government. | |
He replaces Philip Hammond, who becomes chancellor. Ex-Energy Secretary Amber Rudd has been appointed home secretary. | |
No 10 said ex-Chancellor George Osborne had resigned from the government. | |
On arriving at Downing Street, Mrs May vowed to lead a "one nation" government that works for all not just the "privileged few". | |
The UK's second female prime minister promised to give people who were "just managing" and "working around the clock" more control over their lives. | |
Michael Fallon continues as defence secretary, and Liam Fox, who resigned as defence secretary in 2011, has a new role as international trade minister. | |
On Twitter, Mr Osborne, who was chancellor throughout Mr Cameron's tenure, said it had been a "privilege", adding: "Others will judge - I hope I've left the economy in a better state than I found it." |