Hancock replaces Vaizey as culture minister

Matt Hancock, MP for West Suffolk (pictured), has replaced Ed Vaizey as culture minister, it was announced on Twitter this evening (Friday 15th July). Vaizey himself broke the news of his departure from government, tweeting: "Looking forward to supporting the government from the backbenches #vexit". Also on Twitter, Hancock paid tribute to Vaizey and proclaimed himself: " Energised to take up the challenge to make UK tech & cultural centre of the world". Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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