Steve Barclay has been appointed as health secretary, Downing Street has announced.
It comes after Sajid Javid’s shock resignation, which was followed by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Mr Barclay was previously the chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and chief of staff for Downing Street.
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