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David Cameron unveils first all-Tory Cabinet in 18 years

David Cameron - the first Conservative leader to win an outright majority for 23 years - named his ministerial team.

Sajid Javid took the job of Business Secretary and Boris Johnson was handed a non-ministerial role while he remains Mayor of London.

A number of female MPs, including Priti Patel and Amber Rudd, were also promoted to leading positions.

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Palace confirm David Cameron as PM after Queen meeting

A Buckingham Palace statement has confirmed that David Cameron met the Queen this morning to agree the formation of his Conservative government.

The Rt. Hon. David Cameron (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this afternoon on the conclusion of the coalition government, during which Mr. Cameron informed Her Majesty of his willingness to continue his commission as Prime Minister.

– Palace Statement

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