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British PM May appoints Gavin Williamson as new defence minister

Published: 02 Nov 2017 - 01:19 pm | Last Updated: 04 Nov 2021 - 11:03 pm

Gavin Williamson. AFP / Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS

Gavin Williamson. AFP / Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS

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LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May appointed Gavin Williamson as new defence minister on Thursday.

"The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Rt Hon Gavin Williamson as Secretary of State for Defence," May's spokesman said.

Williamson was her chief whip.

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