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Jeremy Hunt replaces Boris as new foreign minister

by Purvai Dua
10th Jul 18 9:44 am

PM Theresa May has appointed Jeremy Hunt as the new foreign minister after Boris Johnson resigned on Monday in protest at the government’s plans for a close trading relationship with the EU.

While Johnson was one of the most high-profile Brexit campaigners, Hunt backed “Remain” during the 2016 referendum campaign.

Below is the text of his resignation letter to May, a copy of which Johnson released on Twitter:

 

 

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