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Gavin Williamson Stays in UK Cabinet as Parliamentary Secretary to Treasury

© REUTERS / Clodagh KilcoyneThe Union Flag flies near the Houses of Parliament the day before a general election in central London, Britain June 7, 2017.
The Union Flag flies near the Houses of Parliament the day before a general election in central London, Britain June 7, 2017. - Sputnik International
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UK Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury Gavin Williamson stays in his role in the new country's government, Downing Street said in a statement Sunday.

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LONDON (Sputnik) — Williamson plays an important role these days as he will represent the prime minister at the talks in Belfast with the leadership of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) of Northern Ireland.

"Gavin Williamson has been confirmed as parliamentary secretary to the Treasury (chief whip)," the statement read.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is currently making appointments to the new cabinet formed after Thursday's snap general election.

The election was called by UK Prime Minister Theresa May in order to unify the parliament ahead of the Brexit talks with Brussels.

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