New ministerial appointment July 2016: Leader of the House of Commons
David Lidington is the new Leader of the House of Commons following Theresa May's appointment as Prime Minister.
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The Queen has been please to approve the appointment of Rt Hon David Lidington as Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council.