Cambridge Ministry
Cambridge Ministry | |
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| Cabinet of Great Britain | |
| 6 January 2025 - 21 February 2025 | |
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| People and organisations | |
| Sovereign | George VII |
| Prime Minister | The 2nd Duke of Cambridge |
| Member party | Heron Party |
| Status in legislature | Majority (Coalition) 6 / 10
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| History | |
| Election(s) | Appointed |
| Legislature term(s) | 37th Parliament of Great Britain |
| Budget(s) | December Budget Act 2024 |
| Predecessor | Second Sidmouth Ministry |
| Successor | Strathmore Ministry |
The Cambridge Ministry (previously the Durham Ministry) was created on 6 January 2025 when William Somerset, The Earl of Durham was invited to form a government in the name of George VII. This follows the results of the January 2025 General Election which resulted in a hung Parliament. The Leader of Unionist-Heron Parliamentary Coalition, August Carew, The Baron Calder, failed to return to the House of Commons by a single vote and promptly resigned. Lord Durham was swiftly elected as Coalition Leader and then entered talks with the Leader of the British Workers' Party, Noa de Carteret. After several hours, an agreement was struck and Durham received the confidence of the House of Commons. Following the death of his father, Prince Henry, 1st Duke of Cambridge, he inherited the title of the Duke of Cambridge and the ministry therefore became known as the Cambridge Ministry.
Ministers of the Crown
27 January 2025 - 21 February 2025
| Portfolio | Portrait | Minister | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister First Lord of the Treasury Chancellor of the Exchequer Second Lord of the Treasury |
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The 2nd Duke of Cambridge MP for Kensington (HP) |
27 January 2025 - 21 February 2025 |
| Deputy Prime Minister Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs |
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The Baron Calder MP for County Clare (UP) |
27 January 2025 - 21 February 2025 |
| First Secretary of State Secretary of State for the Home Office |
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The Countess of Strathmore MP for East Devon (UP) |
27 January 2025 - 21 February 2025 |
| Secretary of State for Justice | The Rt Hon Elio Somerset | 27 January 2025 - 21 February 2025 | |
| Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport | 
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The Baron St Brides MP for Preseli Pembrokeshire (HP) |
27 January 2025 - 21 February 2025 |
| Cabinet Secretary Downing Street Chief of Staff |
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The 2nd Duke of York MP for York Central (BWP) |
27 January 2025 - 21 February 2025 |
6 January 2025 - 27 January 2025
| Portfolio | Portrait | Minister | Term |
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| Prime Minister First Lord of the Treasury |
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The Earl of Durham MP for Kensington (HP) |
6 January 2025 - 27 January 2025 |
| Deputy Prime Minister | 
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Sir Noa de Carteret MP for St Albans-Welwyn-Hatfield (BWP) |
6 January 2025 - 27 January 2025 |
| Chancellor of the Exchequer Second Lord of the Treasury |
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The Viscount Kirkwall MP for Orkney and Shetland (BWP) |
6 January 2025 - 27 January 2025 |
| Downing Street Chief of Staff Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs |
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The Baron Calder MP for County Clare (UP) |
6 January 2025 - 27 January 2025 |
| Secretary of State for the Home Office |
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The Countess of Strathmore MP for East Devon (UP) |
6 January 2025 - 27 January 2025 |
| Secretary of State for Justice | The Rt Hon Elio Somerset | 6 January 2025 - 27 January 2025 | |
| Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport |
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The Baron St Brides MP for Preseli Pembrokeshire (HP) |
6 January 2025 - 27 January 2025 |
| Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office |
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The 2nd Duke of York MP for York Central (BWP) |
6 January 2025 - 27 January 2025 |