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Osborne to continue as Chancellor of the Exchequer

George Osborne has been reappointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, as David Cameron named the most senior members of his new Conservative Cabinet.

George Osborne arrives at 10 Downing Street, London, following the Conservative's victory in the General Election. Credit: Press Association

Mr Osborne was also officially made the most senior Cabinet minister beneath the Prime Minister with the title First Secretary of State - effectively equivalent to deputy PM - which was previously held by William Hague.

Mr Osborne arrived at 10 Downing Street shortly after the Prime Minister announced that he was set to announce a number of Cabinet posts.

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