Peace for the World

Peace for the World
First democratic leader of Justice the Godfather of the Sri Lankan Tamil Struggle: Honourable Samuel James Veluppillai Chelvanayakam

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

William Hague quits as foreign secretary in cabinet reshuffle

Newsnight's Allegra Stratton looks back at William Hague's political career

William Hague has stood down as foreign secretary, but will stay in the cabinet as Leader of the Commons, Downing Street has said.
William HagueAt least 12 men will leave their posts in the significant reshuffle, including Ken Clarke who is standing down.
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson is leaving the cabinet and is expected to be replaced by education minister Liz Truss.
Philip Hammond has accepted the role of foreign secretary.
William Hague leaves Downing Street after a brief visit on Tuesday morning