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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
National
Joseph Locker

Nottinghamshire MP with unfaltering support for Boris Johnson is promoted to education minister

North Nottinghamshire Tory MP Brendan Clarke-Smith has landed a promotion amid turmoil in Government. The MP's support was unwavering for the Prime Minister even in his resignation.

The Prime Minister stepped up to the lectern on July 7 to announce his resignation following a raft of ministers departing their roles. Entire departments were left decimated as a result.

The cabinet is now undergoing another reshuffle and Mr Clarke-Smith, a former teacher himself who represents Bassetlaw, has been appointed parliamentary under-secretary for the Department for Education. He had spoken nothing but positive words of Mr Johnson and continues to do so even as his successor is chosen.

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