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Grant Shapps named new UK defence secretary: PM's office

Published: 31 Aug 2023 - 12:05 pm | Last Updated: 31 Aug 2023 - 12:06 pm
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London: Grant Shapps was on Thursday named as the UK's new defence secretary, replacing the long-serving Ben Wallace.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office announced the appointment of Shapps, 54, who currently serves as energy security and net zero secretary, after he was seen arriving at number 10 Downing Street.

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