British Prime Minister 'reshuffles' cabinet after election defeat

British Prime Minister Theresa May has made several changes to her cabinet, following the election that saw the Conservative Party lose its majority in Parliament on June 8.

Independent reported on June 11 that British Prime Minister Theresa May made several changes to her cabinet, after the early election caused the Conservative Party to lose its majority in parliament on June 8.

British Prime Minister Theresa May. Photo: Mirror

Accordingly, the British Prime Minister appointed First Secretary of State to the Treasury David Gauke as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. In addition, Speaker of the House of Commons David Lidington was chosen as Secretary of State for Justice. Meanwhile, Secretary of State for Justice Elizabeth Truss will become First Secretary of State to the Treasury, replacing Mr. David Gauke. Former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Damian Green - a long-time friend of Mrs. May - was also transferred to a new position.

It is known that Prime Minister May still keeps the positions of other top ministers in the government.

The cabinet reshuffle took place a few days after Mrs. May's defeat in the British election on June 8. Specifically, Prime Minister May's Conservative Party was unable to achieve the majority target of 326 seats needed to form a government on its own.

According to the final results, the Conservative Party won 318 seats, losing 12 seats compared to the previous election while the Labour Party won 262 seats, increasing 30 seats compared to the previous election.

According to Kienthuc.net.vn