🔴Liz Truss attempts to restore Tory unity by appointing Sunak ally to Cabinet ahead of crunch week for PM
A Government source added: “Greg was one of Rishi’s most high-profile backers. This is a very clear signal from the PM that she wants to unify the party and bring everyone back together.
“Greg has been a vocal supporter of the PM’s economic plan, he’s competent and well-liked across the party.” Mr Hands, who is the MP for Chelsea and Fulham, previously served as trade minister during both Theresa May and Boris Johnson’s office at No 10.Mr Hands said it was “an honour and a great privilege” to be part of the Government.for the first sustained period since the Queen’s death last month.
Ms Truss had been in office for just two days when the announcement from Buckingham Palace triggered a political pause until after the state funeral, with MPs only briefly returning to the Commons three weeks ago before rising again for the conference recess.
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