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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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Eric Pickles to be replaced as Communities Secretary

Eric Pickles is understood not to be taking up a new role in the cabinet. Credit: PA

Eric Pickles is to leave his position as Communities Secretary, ITV News understands.

The former Conservative Party chairman has been summoned to meet David Cameron today and it is understood he will not take up a new Cabinet role.

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