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From the Liveblog of Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Boris Johnson named new British foreign minister

13 July 2016, 9:55 pm

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Boris Johnson, the former London mayor and “Leave” campaign figurehead in Britain’s EU referendum, was appointed foreign secretary on Wednesday in Prime Minister Theresa May’s new government.

Former London Mayor and "Vote Leave" campaigner Boris Johnson speaks during a press conference in central London on June 24, 2016. Johnson spearheaded the successful campaign for Britain to leave the European Union. (AFP PHOTO / POOL / Mary Turner) — Former London Mayor and “Vote Leave” campaigner Boris Johnson speaks during a press conference in central London on June 24, 2016. Johnson spearheaded the successful campaign for Britain to leave the European Union. (AFP PHOTO / POOL / Mary Turner)

“The queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Boris Johnson MP as Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs,” Downing Street said in a statement.

Johnson will replace Philip Hammond, who is becoming finance minister.

— AFP

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