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Theresa May's cabinet: Who's in and who's out? Theresa May's cabinet: Who's in and who's out?
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Theresa May is forming her new government after becoming Conservative prime minister.Theresa May is forming her new government after becoming Conservative prime minister.
She is continuing to announce her full cabinet - but here's what we know so far. The list will be updated as new appointments are made.She is continuing to announce her full cabinet - but here's what we know so far. The list will be updated as new appointments are made.
Prime Minister - Theresa MayPrime Minister - Theresa May
Campaigned to Remain in the European UnionCampaigned to Remain in the European Union
The former home secretary, 59, becomes the UK's second female prime minister in the wake of David Cameron's resignation after the EU referendum. She had previously served in the Home Office for more than six years.The former home secretary, 59, becomes the UK's second female prime minister in the wake of David Cameron's resignation after the EU referendum. She had previously served in the Home Office for more than six years.
Theresa May: Full profileTheresa May: Full profile
Those in the cabinet...Those in the cabinet...
Chancellor of the Exchequer - Philip HammondChancellor of the Exchequer - Philip Hammond
Campaigned to Remain in the EUCampaigned to Remain in the EU
Philip Hammond has been named chancellor of the exchequer. He was foreign secretary under David Cameron from 2014 to 2016, having previously served as defence and transport secretaries. He replaces George Osborne.Philip Hammond has been named chancellor of the exchequer. He was foreign secretary under David Cameron from 2014 to 2016, having previously served as defence and transport secretaries. He replaces George Osborne.
Mr Hammond, 60, is seen at Westminster as the ultimate safe pair of hands. Sometimes mocked as "box office Phil" for what some see as his dull delivery, he forged a reputation in the shadow Treasury team as the Tories' public spending "axeman".Mr Hammond, 60, is seen at Westminster as the ultimate safe pair of hands. Sometimes mocked as "box office Phil" for what some see as his dull delivery, he forged a reputation in the shadow Treasury team as the Tories' public spending "axeman".
He was seen as a Eurosceptic who spoke of withdrawal if the EU was not reformed, but campaigned to remain in the referendum. He now has the job of steering Britain's economy through the choppy post-Brexit waters.He was seen as a Eurosceptic who spoke of withdrawal if the EU was not reformed, but campaigned to remain in the referendum. He now has the job of steering Britain's economy through the choppy post-Brexit waters.
Foreign Secretary - Boris JohnsonForeign Secretary - Boris Johnson
Campaigned to Leave the EUCampaigned to Leave the EU
Boris Johnson succeeds Mr Hammond at the Foreign Office. The former London mayor headed the campaign for the UK to leave the European Union. He did not previously have a ministerial appointment in Mr Cameron's government but accepted an invitation to attend political cabinet. He was not running any department.Boris Johnson succeeds Mr Hammond at the Foreign Office. The former London mayor headed the campaign for the UK to leave the European Union. He did not previously have a ministerial appointment in Mr Cameron's government but accepted an invitation to attend political cabinet. He was not running any department.
Mr Johnson, 52, may be one of the best known politicians in the country but the move to foreign secretary is a big step up from his previous role.Mr Johnson, 52, may be one of the best known politicians in the country but the move to foreign secretary is a big step up from his previous role.
Home Secretary - Amber RuddHome Secretary - Amber Rudd
Remain campaignerRemain campaigner
Amber Rudd has been made home secretary, filling the vacancy left by Mrs May. Ms Rudd was formerly energy and climate change secretary, a position she held for just one year.Amber Rudd has been made home secretary, filling the vacancy left by Mrs May. Ms Rudd was formerly energy and climate change secretary, a position she held for just one year.
During the campaign for Remain in the EU referendum, she warned in a TV debate that she would not trust the new Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson to drive her home at the end of a night out.During the campaign for Remain in the EU referendum, she warned in a TV debate that she would not trust the new Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson to drive her home at the end of a night out.
The former investment banker, venture capitalist, and financial journalist, 52, decided to enter politics in her 40s in order to get "a grip on her life".The former investment banker, venture capitalist, and financial journalist, 52, decided to enter politics in her 40s in order to get "a grip on her life".
She quickly joined the fast track to the top after being elected to Parliament as MP for Hastings and Rye. She was seen as a protege of then Chancellor George Osborne, serving as his parliamentary private secretary before being promoted to junior minister at the Energy and Climate Change department in 2014.She quickly joined the fast track to the top after being elected to Parliament as MP for Hastings and Rye. She was seen as a protege of then Chancellor George Osborne, serving as his parliamentary private secretary before being promoted to junior minister at the Energy and Climate Change department in 2014.
Defence Secretary - Michael FallonDefence Secretary - Michael Fallon
Remain campaignerRemain campaigner
Michael Fallon has kept his job at the Ministry of Defence - a position the 64-year-old has held since 2014.Michael Fallon has kept his job at the Ministry of Defence - a position the 64-year-old has held since 2014.
He was Conservative MP for Darlington from 1983 to 1992 - initially during Margaret Thatcher's time in Downing Street - and after leaving Parliament, he was later re-elected as MP for Sevenoaks in 1997.He was Conservative MP for Darlington from 1983 to 1992 - initially during Margaret Thatcher's time in Downing Street - and after leaving Parliament, he was later re-elected as MP for Sevenoaks in 1997.
A former Conservative Party deputy chairman, he has previously served as energy and business minister, and before that secretary of state for business and enterprise.A former Conservative Party deputy chairman, he has previously served as energy and business minister, and before that secretary of state for business and enterprise.
Seen as a safe pair of hands in Westminster, he described himself as a "pretty reluctant Remainer" after the EU referendum.Seen as a safe pair of hands in Westminster, he described himself as a "pretty reluctant Remainer" after the EU referendum.
Health Secretary - Jeremy HuntHealth Secretary - Jeremy Hunt
Remain campaignerRemain campaigner
Despite earlier speculation, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt remains in his post.Despite earlier speculation, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt remains in his post.
The 49-year-old was appointed culture secretary in David Cameron's first coalition government, a role he held for two years - including while London played host to the 2012 Olympic Games.The 49-year-old was appointed culture secretary in David Cameron's first coalition government, a role he held for two years - including while London played host to the 2012 Olympic Games.
He took over the health portfolio following a cabinet reshuffle in 2012, and described the appointment as the "biggest privilege of my life". Most recently, Mr Hunt has been locked in a battle with the British Medical Association over a new contract for junior doctors, which has led to a series of strikes.He took over the health portfolio following a cabinet reshuffle in 2012, and described the appointment as the "biggest privilege of my life". Most recently, Mr Hunt has been locked in a battle with the British Medical Association over a new contract for junior doctors, which has led to a series of strikes.
Secretary of State for Exiting the EU - David DavisSecretary of State for Exiting the EU - David Davis
Leave campaignerLeave campaigner
David Davis has been appointed to the new cabinet position of secretary of state for exiting the European Union - or "Brexit secretary". A veteran Eurosceptic, he has previously held the positions of Conservative party chairman and shadow deputy prime minister. Between 2003 and 2008, he was the shadow home secretary under both Michael Howard and David Cameron.David Davis has been appointed to the new cabinet position of secretary of state for exiting the European Union - or "Brexit secretary". A veteran Eurosceptic, he has previously held the positions of Conservative party chairman and shadow deputy prime minister. Between 2003 and 2008, he was the shadow home secretary under both Michael Howard and David Cameron.
Mr Davis, 67, lost to David Cameron in the 2005 Tory leadership contest.Mr Davis, 67, lost to David Cameron in the 2005 Tory leadership contest.
Details about the new Brexit department are still emerging, but it is likely to take the lead in negotiating Britain's departure from the EU and unpicking the thousands of pages of EU rules written into UK law.Details about the new Brexit department are still emerging, but it is likely to take the lead in negotiating Britain's departure from the EU and unpicking the thousands of pages of EU rules written into UK law.
Theresa May was reported to have ordered civil servants to find a building for the new department.Theresa May was reported to have ordered civil servants to find a building for the new department.
Justice Secretary - Liz TrussJustice Secretary - Liz Truss
Remain campaignerRemain campaigner
Liz Truss moves from her role as secretary for environment, food and rural affairs to replace Michael Gove as justice secretary.Liz Truss moves from her role as secretary for environment, food and rural affairs to replace Michael Gove as justice secretary.
A qualified management accountant, she became MP for South West Norfolk in 2010 and was appointed education minister in 2012.A qualified management accountant, she became MP for South West Norfolk in 2010 and was appointed education minister in 2012.
She was brought up in Yorkshire and attended Roundhay, a comprehensive school in Leeds, and went on to read philosophy, politics and economics at Merton College Oxford.She was brought up in Yorkshire and attended Roundhay, a comprehensive school in Leeds, and went on to read philosophy, politics and economics at Merton College Oxford.
Socially liberal, she was a founder member of the free enterprise group of Conservative MPs arguing for more deregulation of the economy.Socially liberal, she was a founder member of the free enterprise group of Conservative MPs arguing for more deregulation of the economy.
Education Secretary - Justine GreeningEducation Secretary - Justine Greening
Remain campaignerRemain campaigner
Justine Greening is the new education secretary, taking over from Nicky Morgan. She was also appointed minister for women and equalities.Justine Greening is the new education secretary, taking over from Nicky Morgan. She was also appointed minister for women and equalities.
Ms Greening leaves her international development secretary post, which she was promoted to in October 2011 at the age of 42.Ms Greening leaves her international development secretary post, which she was promoted to in October 2011 at the age of 42.
MP for Putney since 2005, she became economic secretary to the Treasury after the 2010 election, succeeding Philip Hammond as transport secretary after he was promoted to defence secretary.MP for Putney since 2005, she became economic secretary to the Treasury after the 2010 election, succeeding Philip Hammond as transport secretary after he was promoted to defence secretary.
At London's Pride day on 25 June, two days after the Brexit vote, she announced in a tweet she was in a same-sex relationship, saying "I campaigned for Stronger In but sometimes you're better off out!".At London's Pride day on 25 June, two days after the Brexit vote, she announced in a tweet she was in a same-sex relationship, saying "I campaigned for Stronger In but sometimes you're better off out!".
Secretary of State for International Trade - Liam FoxSecretary of State for International Trade - Liam Fox
Leave campaignerLeave campaigner
Liam Fox, 54, has taken on another newly created position as secretary of state for international trade. He was made secretary of state for defence in 2010 but resigned in 2011 over allegations he had given a close friend, lobbyist Adam Werritty, access to the Ministry of Defence and allowed him to join official trips overseas.Liam Fox, 54, has taken on another newly created position as secretary of state for international trade. He was made secretary of state for defence in 2010 but resigned in 2011 over allegations he had given a close friend, lobbyist Adam Werritty, access to the Ministry of Defence and allowed him to join official trips overseas.
Like Mr Davis he is a Eurosceptic who voted to leave the EU and he also stood unsuccessfully for the Conservative Party leadership in 2005.Like Mr Davis he is a Eurosceptic who voted to leave the EU and he also stood unsuccessfully for the Conservative Party leadership in 2005.
He stood again in the latest race to be leader but was eliminated in the first ballot after winning the support of just 16 MPs.He stood again in the latest race to be leader but was eliminated in the first ballot after winning the support of just 16 MPs.
Chief Whip - Gavin WilliamsonChief Whip - Gavin Williamson
Remain campaignerRemain campaigner
The appointment to chief whip is a big step up for Gavin Williamson, according to BBC political correspondent Laura Kuenssberg.The appointment to chief whip is a big step up for Gavin Williamson, according to BBC political correspondent Laura Kuenssberg.
David Cameron's former parliamentary private secretary, he has also served as parliamentary private secretary to transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin.David Cameron's former parliamentary private secretary, he has also served as parliamentary private secretary to transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin.
The 40-year-old from North Yorkshire was elected MP for South Staffordshire in 2010.The 40-year-old from North Yorkshire was elected MP for South Staffordshire in 2010.
Conservative Party chairman and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster - Patrick McLoughlinConservative Party chairman and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster - Patrick McLoughlin
Remain campaignerRemain campaigner
Patrick McLoughlin leaves his role as transport secretary to become Conservative Party chairman and chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.Patrick McLoughlin leaves his role as transport secretary to become Conservative Party chairman and chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
An MP since 1986, the former miner also served as chief whip, after being appointed to the role in David Cameron's first cabinet.An MP since 1986, the former miner also served as chief whip, after being appointed to the role in David Cameron's first cabinet.
As transport secretary, he was in charge of several large-scale projects including Crossrail and HS2. He said he was "very pleased indeed" with his new role.As transport secretary, he was in charge of several large-scale projects including Crossrail and HS2. He said he was "very pleased indeed" with his new role.
And those who are out...And those who are out...
George OsborneGeorge Osborne
Remain campaignerRemain campaigner
George Osborne has been fired as chancellor.George Osborne has been fired as chancellor.
He had been in the Treasury since 2010 - throughout David Cameron's tenure in Downing Street. He had also been first secretary of state since May 2015.He had been in the Treasury since 2010 - throughout David Cameron's tenure in Downing Street. He had also been first secretary of state since May 2015.
A key ally of Mr Cameron, Mr Osborne tweeted it had been a "privilege" to be chancellor, adding: "Others will judge - I hope I've left the economy in a better state than I found it."A key ally of Mr Cameron, Mr Osborne tweeted it had been a "privilege" to be chancellor, adding: "Others will judge - I hope I've left the economy in a better state than I found it."
Michael GoveMichael Gove
Leave campaignerLeave campaigner
Michael Gove has been fired as justice secretary. The former Times journalist also served under David Cameron as education secretary in the coalition government, and as chief whip.Michael Gove has been fired as justice secretary. The former Times journalist also served under David Cameron as education secretary in the coalition government, and as chief whip.
He successfully campaigned for Brexit alongside Boris Johnson - but later withdrew his support for his colleague to be Conservative leader and prime minister, instead standing himself. He was eliminated in the second round of voting.He successfully campaigned for Brexit alongside Boris Johnson - but later withdrew his support for his colleague to be Conservative leader and prime minister, instead standing himself. He was eliminated in the second round of voting.
Nicky MorganNicky Morgan
Remain campaignerRemain campaigner
Nicky Morgan is to leave her post as education secretary.Nicky Morgan is to leave her post as education secretary.
The 43-year-old, who qualified as a lawyer, became an MP in 2010 and rose to the cabinet position of minister for women and equalities in 2013.The 43-year-old, who qualified as a lawyer, became an MP in 2010 and rose to the cabinet position of minister for women and equalities in 2013.
London-born Ms Morgan replaced Michael Gove as education secretary in 2014. She reportedly considered standing in the Conservative leadership contest, but ultimately threw her support behind leave campaigner Mr Gove, despite campaigning for a Remain vote herself.London-born Ms Morgan replaced Michael Gove as education secretary in 2014. She reportedly considered standing in the Conservative leadership contest, but ultimately threw her support behind leave campaigner Mr Gove, despite campaigning for a Remain vote herself.
John WhittingdaleJohn Whittingdale
Leave campaignerLeave campaigner
John Whittingdale has left his post as culture secretary.John Whittingdale has left his post as culture secretary.
The Leave campaigner, who is vice-chairman of the influential group of Tory MPs called the 1922 Committee, took over the portfolio for culture, media and sport after the general election in 2015 from Sajid Javid.The Leave campaigner, who is vice-chairman of the influential group of Tory MPs called the 1922 Committee, took over the portfolio for culture, media and sport after the general election in 2015 from Sajid Javid.
In a tweet, he said it had been "a privilege" to serve as culture secretary, and wished his successor "every success".In a tweet, he said it had been "a privilege" to serve as culture secretary, and wished his successor "every success".
Theresa Villiers
Leave campaigner
Theresa Villiers steps down as Northern Ireland secretary, saying she declined an offer of another role from the new prime minister.
Former barrister Ms Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet, had held the Northern Ireland portfolio since 2012. Prior to that, she was a Member of the European Parliament for six years.
In December 2005, Mr Cameron promoted her to shadow chief secretary to the Treasury. In 2007, she was made a shadow transport minister, a brief she continued to hold when the coalition came to power.
She was among prominent figures who campaigned for Brexit. She said Mrs May had been "kind enough to offer me a role" but added that it was "not one which I felt I could take on".
Oliver LetwinOliver Letwin
Remain campaignerRemain campaigner
Oliver Letwin has left his role as chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.Oliver Letwin has left his role as chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
The long-time MP started his political career as a policy advisor to Margaret Thatcher's government. After becoming elected an MP in 1997 he went on to serve in high profile shadow cabinet posts under then Tory-leader Michael Howard, including as shadow home secretary and shadow chancellor.The long-time MP started his political career as a policy advisor to Margaret Thatcher's government. After becoming elected an MP in 1997 he went on to serve in high profile shadow cabinet posts under then Tory-leader Michael Howard, including as shadow home secretary and shadow chancellor.
A mainstay of the Cameron years, he served as minister for government policy under the coalition government, and continued as a cabinet member following the 2015 general election.A mainstay of the Cameron years, he served as minister for government policy under the coalition government, and continued as a cabinet member following the 2015 general election.