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Why Is George Osborne ‘First Secretary of State’?

Posted on May 25, 2015 by jasonloch

A reader asked the following: Why did Cameron make George Osborne First Secretary of State when he’s already Chancellor of the Exchequer?  The simple answer is that it’s basically an honor. The title of First Secretary of State is essentially … Continue reading →

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“WTF is the Lord Privy Seal?”

Posted on July 26, 2014 by jasonloch

When I was going through my inbox, I discovered a question from the contact form that Gmail had squirreled away. Adrian wrote: WTF is the lord privy seal? As my loyal readers know, the office of Lord Privy Seal (or, to … Continue reading →

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Did David Cameron ‘Promote’ Baroness Stowell?

Posted on July 17, 2014 by jasonloch

When I checked out the Court Circular this morning, I saw something surprising: The Baroness Stowell of Beeston took the Oath of Office as Lord Privy Seal, kissed hands upon her appointment and received the Privy Seal. . . . … Continue reading →

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