David Lidington

Sir David Lidington was the chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and minister for the Cabinet Office between 2018 and 2019 . He also served as minister of state at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) from 2010 until 2016

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<p>‘The prime minister’s mind will be on delivery’ </p>

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<p>‘ I welcome the government’s measures to help Afghan refugees. But ministers need to go further’ </p>

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