Local Government Minister Simon Clarke announced his resignation from the government today due to personal reasons. It was a surprise decision from a man tipped for a position at the cabinet table during his career. The resignation has caused the following appointments by the Prime Minister:
* Minister of State for Regional Growth and Local Government – Luke Hall
* Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Homelessness and Housing – Kelly Tolhurst
* Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Aviation – Robert Courts
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