Ben Wallace and James Cleverley retained their posts. Cleverley has already had a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian colleague.
Ministers of Defense Ben Wallace and foreign affairs James Cleverley retained their positions in the government of the new prime minister of Great Britain Rishi Sunaka.
“It is a great honor for me to have the opportunity to head the Ministry of Defense again. I am very grateful to the new Prime Minister for my appointment and look forward to working together,” Wallace wrote on Twitter.
It is a privilege to have the opportunity to lead Defense again. I am very grateful to the new Prime Minister for appointing me, and I look forward to working with @RishiSunak to deliver a safe and prosperous United Kingdom. @DefenceHQ
— Rt. Hon Ben Wallace MP (@BWallaceMP) October 25, 2022
Cleverley said he was honored to be leading the Foreign Office again.
“I will continue to protect the interests of Great Britain abroad and help our friends and allies around the world, defending democracy and freedom, and standing side by side with Ukraine,” he emphasized.
I'm honored to be reappointed as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.
Continuing to protect UK interests overseas and support to our friends and allies around the world, defending democracy and freedom especially standing with 🇺🇦 https://t.co/cqI1Xp9z3M
— James Cleverly 🇬🇧 (@JamesCleverly) October 25, 2022
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