Treasury and DWP take shape under new PM Theresa May
Theresa May’s top team who will be overseeing departments related to financial services has taken shape.
David Gauke is the latest Government appointment since Mrs May became Prime Minister, becoming the new Chief Secretary to the Treasury. Mr Gauke became Financial Secretary to the Treasury in July 2014. After his promotion this week, he will be attending Cabinet meetings.
David Gauke appointed to the position of Chief Secretary to the Treasury: https://t.co/X4DoXIEsis pic.twitter.com/7OLQ1o5pG9
— HM Treasury (@hmtreasury) July 14, 2016
It has been a fascinating 6 years as the 'Minister for Tax'. Now looking forward to new challenges as Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
— David Gauke (@DavidGauke) July 14, 2016
Damian Green has become Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. He served as Minister for Policing, Criminal Justice and Victims (jointly with the Home Office) from September 2012 to July 2014. He was Minister of State for Immigration from May 2010 to September 2012.
Delighted to be appointed new Work and Pensions Secretary. @DWP. Looking forward to getting started.
— Damian (@damiangreenmp) July 14, 2016
Former Foreign Secretary Phillip Hammond takes over from Geroge Osborne as Chancellor.
Chancellor of the Exchequer @PHammondMP meets US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew outside No.11 Downing Street pic.twitter.com/hRZOEJWwaZ
— HM Treasury (@hmtreasury) July 14, 2016
It's been a privilege to be Chancellor these last 6 yrs. Others will judge - I hope I've left the economy in a better state than I found it.
— George Osborne (@George_Osborne) July 13, 2016