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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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New Treasury Chief Secretary reveals no Byrne-style note left

The newly-selected Chief Treasury to the Secretary, Greg Hands, has confirmed there was no Liam Byrne-style note left in the draw of his office.

Mr Hands' appointment was announced earlier today by the Prime Minister, amid a major reshuffle at the top of the party.

He took a jovial swipe at Labour's Mr Byrne, who served as chief secretary to the Treasury under Gordon Brown and who left a note for his successor informing them: "There is no money", after apparently being asked whether Lib Dem Danny Alexander, who held the position under the coalition, had followed suit.

The note was often referenced during the general election campaign.

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