Ministerial appointment July 2016: Secretary of State for Defence
Michael Fallon continues as Secretary of State for Defence following Theresa May's appointment as Prime Minister.
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The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Michael Fallon MP as Secretary of State for Defence.
Further ministerial appointments will be announced this evening.