BLAIR UNVEILS LIMITED POST-ELECTION RESHUFFLE.

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has announced only a limited reshuffle of his cabinet of ministers following his third historic election win on May 5. The main changes are at health, trade and defence, and there is also a new Minister for Europe. Former Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt moves to become Health Secretary, replacing John Reid who moves to take over as Defence Secretary from Geoff Hoon. Mrs Hewitt is replaced by Alan Johnson at a new Department of...

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