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Hunt remains Health Secretary
Jeremy Hunt has retained his position as Secretary of State for Health under new Prime Minister Theresa May’s reshuffled cabinet.
Despite earlier speculation suggested he would be moved, Hunt, who undertook the role as part of David Cameron’s 2012 cabinet reshuffle, will remain in his post.
In recent times Hunt has been in contentious and continuous negotiations with the British Medical Association (BMA) over a new contract for junior doctors, which has led to a series of strikes.
Dr Mark Porter, BMA chair of council, said of the reappointment: “We remain committed to continuing our work with Mr Hunt on the development of health policies to assure the quality of patient care.
“There are extremely difficult decisions ahead and doctors need to play a central role in shaping the delivery of healthcare. More than ever we need a period of stability and a working environment that encourages partnership and co-operation.
“We also still need to agree a contract for junior doctors in which they have confidence and I urge Mr Hunt to build on the progress that has been made so far to address outstanding issues and regain trust from junior doctors, who are the future of the profession.”
Hunt commented, via Twitter, that he was ‘thrilled to be back in the best job in government’.
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