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Jeremy Hunt replaces Boris Johnson as foreign secretary – politics live Jeremy Hunt replaces Boris Johnson as foreign secretary – politics live
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Boris Johnson’s successor in the Foreign Office, Jeremy Hunt, praised his record. The attorney general of Anguilla, the hurricane-damaged British overseas territory Johnson was responsible for helping, is less convinced:
Meeting the worst Foreign Secretary we’ve ever had amongst the destruction of Hurricane Irma in Anguilla. Disinterested and out of his depth he cared nothing for our situation. Good riddance pic.twitter.com/udzzpoZ7OW
Some light relief on a night of Westminster machinations: Channel 4 News’ Jon Snow has to take care of some crowd control issues as he tries to conduct a live interview with Jacob Rees-Mogg:
Another appointment. This time Justin Tomlinson as an undersecretary at the DWP.Another appointment. This time Justin Tomlinson as an undersecretary at the DWP.
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of @JustinTomlinson MP as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Work and Pensions.The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of @JustinTomlinson MP as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Work and Pensions.
The Foreign Office has released footage of the new foreign secretary, Jeremy Hunt, arriving:The Foreign Office has released footage of the new foreign secretary, Jeremy Hunt, arriving:
Welcome Foreign Secretary @Jeremy_Hunt pic.twitter.com/8wiJZ6nXOCWelcome Foreign Secretary @Jeremy_Hunt pic.twitter.com/8wiJZ6nXOC
Speaking to Sky News just now, Hunt has paid tribute to Boris Johnson’s orchestration of the response to the poisoning of the former Russian spy, Sergei Skripal, and his daughter Yulia.Speaking to Sky News just now, Hunt has paid tribute to Boris Johnson’s orchestration of the response to the poisoning of the former Russian spy, Sergei Skripal, and his daughter Yulia.
He said his job is to “stand foursquare behind the prime minister” to get through the deal announced after the Chequers talks. Hunt added that nations are looking at the UK “wondering what sort of country we’re going to be in the post-Brext world”, adding that we will be a “dependable ally”.He said his job is to “stand foursquare behind the prime minister” to get through the deal announced after the Chequers talks. Hunt added that nations are looking at the UK “wondering what sort of country we’re going to be in the post-Brext world”, adding that we will be a “dependable ally”.
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of @Geoffrey_Cox QC MP as Attorney General attending Cabinet. Her Majesty has been pleased to approve that he be sworn of Her Majesty's most honourable Privy Council.The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of @Geoffrey_Cox QC MP as Attorney General attending Cabinet. Her Majesty has been pleased to approve that he be sworn of Her Majesty's most honourable Privy Council.
Labour’s shadow health secretary, Justin Madders, has said:Labour’s shadow health secretary, Justin Madders, has said:
Jeremy Hunt has overseen the worst collapse in patient standards of any health secretary in the history of the NHS.Jeremy Hunt has overseen the worst collapse in patient standards of any health secretary in the history of the NHS.
His time in charge will be remembered for soaring waiting lists, huge staffing shortages, and patients left with treatments rationed and operations cancelled in record numbers.His time in charge will be remembered for soaring waiting lists, huge staffing shortages, and patients left with treatments rationed and operations cancelled in record numbers.
It is an astonishing measure of the meltdown at the heart of the Tory government that this catalogue of failure is rewarded with promotion rather than the sack. Theresa May should call an end to this shambolic farce. Britain needs a functioning government, not this revolving door of failure.It is an astonishing measure of the meltdown at the heart of the Tory government that this catalogue of failure is rewarded with promotion rather than the sack. Theresa May should call an end to this shambolic farce. Britain needs a functioning government, not this revolving door of failure.
The Press Association is reporting that Boris Johnson has left the foreign secretary’s official residence in central London, following his resignation.The Press Association is reporting that Boris Johnson has left the foreign secretary’s official residence in central London, following his resignation.
Finally .... pic.twitter.com/YFuopBvIEeFinally .... pic.twitter.com/YFuopBvIEe
Here’s one that’s unlikely to please Tory hard Brexiters: a few days after the referendum, Jeremy Hunt wrote an article for the Daily Telegraph calling for the UK to remain in the single market and on the government to work out a deal before triggering article 50, then putting it to a second referendum.Here’s one that’s unlikely to please Tory hard Brexiters: a few days after the referendum, Jeremy Hunt wrote an article for the Daily Telegraph calling for the UK to remain in the single market and on the government to work out a deal before triggering article 50, then putting it to a second referendum.
The first part of the plan must be clarity that we will remain in the single market. We are the world’s greatest trading nation. We have shaped the world and the world has shaped us through our history of being open to free trade and championing it more than any other. It is not just at the heart of our economic success – it is also at the heart of our identity as one of the most open, liberal, outward-looking societies anywhere.The first part of the plan must be clarity that we will remain in the single market. We are the world’s greatest trading nation. We have shaped the world and the world has shaped us through our history of being open to free trade and championing it more than any other. It is not just at the heart of our economic success – it is also at the heart of our identity as one of the most open, liberal, outward-looking societies anywhere.
So the British government needs to calm markets and many worried investors and businesses, both locally and internationally, by making it clear that it is an explicit national objective to remain in the single market even as we leave the institutions of the EU.So the British government needs to calm markets and many worried investors and businesses, both locally and internationally, by making it clear that it is an explicit national objective to remain in the single market even as we leave the institutions of the EU.
In the article, Hunt added:In the article, Hunt added:
Before setting the clock ticking, we need to negotiate a deal and put it to the British people, either in a referendum or through the Conservative manifesto at a fresh general election.Before setting the clock ticking, we need to negotiate a deal and put it to the British people, either in a referendum or through the Conservative manifesto at a fresh general election.
A lot of water has passed under the bridge since those words were written, but Tory backbenchers are already grumbling about the four great offices of state being held by remainers.A lot of water has passed under the bridge since those words were written, but Tory backbenchers are already grumbling about the four great offices of state being held by remainers.
A little snap reaction to composition of the cabinet after this round of appointments from a Labour MP and the Spectator’s political editor:A little snap reaction to composition of the cabinet after this round of appointments from a Labour MP and the Spectator’s political editor:
Boys boys boys https://t.co/xYzf52CvO2Boys boys boys https://t.co/xYzf52CvO2
All the great offices of state now held by people who campaigned for Remain in the referendum. You can say that shouldn't matter two years on. But quite a few Tory Brexiteers pointing this out, this eveningAll the great offices of state now held by people who campaigned for Remain in the referendum. You can say that shouldn't matter two years on. But quite a few Tory Brexiteers pointing this out, this evening
Responding to Hunt’s appointment as foreign secretary this evening, the Liberal Democrat spokesperson in that policy area, Christine Jardine, has said:Responding to Hunt’s appointment as foreign secretary this evening, the Liberal Democrat spokesperson in that policy area, Christine Jardine, has said:
Jeremy Hunt has been set a devastatingly low bar by his predecessor when it comes to basic competency, with him leaving a litany of errors in his wake. Hunt does, however, also face an impossible challenge when it comes to advocating for Britain around the world at a time when his Conservative government are doing huge damage to our economy and influence in their pursuit of Brexit.Jeremy Hunt has been set a devastatingly low bar by his predecessor when it comes to basic competency, with him leaving a litany of errors in his wake. Hunt does, however, also face an impossible challenge when it comes to advocating for Britain around the world at a time when his Conservative government are doing huge damage to our economy and influence in their pursuit of Brexit.
The public demand better from their government than the farce that they have been presented with this week and must be given the right to have the final say on the Brexit deal.The public demand better from their government than the farce that they have been presented with this week and must be given the right to have the final say on the Brexit deal.
The new health secretary, soon after accepting his promotion:The new health secretary, soon after accepting his promotion:
Really looking forward to joining @DHSCgovuk at such an important time for our great NHS. I can’t wait to get startedReally looking forward to joining @DHSCgovuk at such an important time for our great NHS. I can’t wait to get started
Loved the last two years @DCMS and thank you to all the brilliant digital dynamos, artists & mission-driven civil servants, who worked so hard to achieve so much #ThankYouLoved the last two years @DCMS and thank you to all the brilliant digital dynamos, artists & mission-driven civil servants, who worked so hard to achieve so much #ThankYou
Now we have that confirmation: Jeremy Wright QC, the attorney general, is appointed culture secretary.Now we have that confirmation: Jeremy Wright QC, the attorney general, is appointed culture secretary.
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of the Rt Hon Jeremy Wright QC MP as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of the Rt Hon Jeremy Wright QC MP as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
As we await possible further ministerial appointments, here’s Pippa Cerar on why Boris Johnson felt he had to resign – leading us to this point.As we await possible further ministerial appointments, here’s Pippa Cerar on why Boris Johnson felt he had to resign – leading us to this point.
Hancock gets the bolt-on social car brief Hunt was given, though there is no confirmation of what happens to his current job – culture secretary.Hancock gets the bolt-on social car brief Hunt was given, though there is no confirmation of what happens to his current job – culture secretary.
Matt Hancock, currently the culture secretary, replaces Jeremy Hunt as the health secretary, Downing Street announces.Matt Hancock, currently the culture secretary, replaces Jeremy Hunt as the health secretary, Downing Street announces.
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of the Rt Hon @MattHancock MP as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of the Rt Hon @MattHancock MP as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
So, the rumours were true.So, the rumours were true.
Here – again – is Jessica Elgot’s profile of Jeremy Hunt, the great political survivor, from last month:Here – again – is Jessica Elgot’s profile of Jeremy Hunt, the great political survivor, from last month:
One parliamentary colleague said of him:One parliamentary colleague said of him:
He’s on manoeuvres, there’s no doubt. The question is how far he is really prepared to push it.He’s on manoeuvres, there’s no doubt. The question is how far he is really prepared to push it.
And Jess’s take today:And Jess’s take today:
Jeremy Hunt leaves Department of Health having just secured £20bn for the NHS and leaving his successor with the poisoned chalice that is social care.Jeremy Hunt leaves Department of Health having just secured £20bn for the NHS and leaving his successor with the poisoned chalice that is social care.
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Rt Hon @Jeremy_Hunt as Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Rt Hon @Jeremy_Hunt as Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.
Apropos of absolutely nothing, here’s my profile from last month on Jeremy Hunt’s leadership hopes https://t.co/jufjCs7BlwApropos of absolutely nothing, here’s my profile from last month on Jeremy Hunt’s leadership hopes https://t.co/jufjCs7Blw