Published 06:01 IST, September 16th 2021
UK Cabinet Reshuffle: Liz Truss replaces Dominic Raab as Foreign Secretary
Elizabeth Truss has been appointed the United Kingdom's new Foreign Secretary. Anne-Marie Trevelyan replaced Truss as Secretary of State for International trade
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Liz Truss has been appointed United Kingdom's new Foreign Secretary, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. She will also remain Minister for Women and Equalities. Truss has replaced Dominic Raab who has w been moved to position of Secretary of State for Justice and an ded title of Deputy Prime Minister. Anne-Marie Trevelyan replaced Truss as Secretary of State for International tre.
In cabinet reshuffle, Truss was named UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. She will also remain Minister for Women and Equalities. According to Associated Press, Truss has been praised for her work in negotiating tre deals with Australia and Japan since Britain left European Union last year.
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan was appointed Secretary of State for International Tre and President of Board of Tre on 15 September 2021. Taking to Twitter, 10 Downing Street shared details of cabinet reshuffle. " Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP @trussliz has been appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs @FCDOGovUK She remains as Minister for Women and Equalities @GEOgovuk," UK Prime Minister's office tweeted.
In cabinet reshuffle, Truss replaced UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who was given position of Justice Secretary and ded title of Deputy Prime Minister. Raab h faced criticism for delaying his return from a holiday in Greece, as Taliban took control over Afghanistan. Taking to Twitter, Liz Truss confirmed her appointment as UK Foreign Secretary. In her tweet, she said that she was looking forward to working with allies. Furrmore, she mentioned that she would ensure that UK foreign policy delivers for people around world. Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak retained his position as Chancellor of Exchequer, Priti Patel remained Secretary of State for Home Department and Defense Secretary Ben Wallace also retained his position.
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(With inputs from AP, Im: AP)
06:01 IST, September 16th 2021