Published: July 09, 2018 16:04:23 | Updated: July 11, 2018 14:19:13
British Prime Minister Theresa May appointed Dominic Raab as the new Brexit Secretary on Monday after his predecessor quit in protest at the government’s plans for a close trading relationship with the European Union.
“The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Dominic Raab MP as Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union,” a statement from May’s office said.
Raab was previously a minister for housing, reports Reuters.
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