Huntingdon Caretaker Ministry
Huntingdon Caretaker Ministry
Huntingdon Caretaker Ministry | |
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| Cabinet of Great Britain | |
| 9 November 2024 - 13 November 2024 | |
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| People and organisations | |
| Sovereign | Charles III |
| Prime Minister | The Baron Huntingdon |
| Member party | British Workers' Party |
| Status in legislature | Minority
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| History | |
| Legislature term(s) | 35th Parliament of Great Britain |
| Budget(s) | October 2024 Budget |
| Predecessor | Calder Ministry |
| Successor | Third Somerset Ministry |
The Huntingdon Caretaker Ministry was established on 11 November 2024, following the resignation of the August Carew-Grey, The Baron Calder & Wilton, from the office of Prime Minister. Charles Wright, The Baron Huntingdon, assumed the role of Prime Minister at the recommendation of the Baron Calder & Wilton, forming a caretaker government to guide the nation until the upcoming general election.
One of his first actions was to reappoint Nicholas Burke as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Burke’s earlier resignation had precipitated the departure of the previous Prime Minister, the Baron Calder & Wilton. In a notable decision, Wright also appointed Sirch Somerset, The Marquess Lorne as Secretary of State for the Foreign Office, despite Somerset's retirement from political life. Wright and Somerset both have a long standing professional and private relationship, allowing him to call upon Somerset's extensive politcal expertise without issue.
Additionally, Wright requested that James Spencer, The Baron Scarborough, and Thomas Carew, The Viscount Sidmouth, to continue in their current roles until the general election, ensuring stability within the ministry during the transitional period.
Ministers of the Crown
8 October 2024 - 23 October 2024
| Portfolio | Portrait | Minister | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister of Great Britain First Lord of the Treasury |
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The Baron Huntingdon MP for Orkney & Shetland |
9 November 2024 - Present |
| Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs | 
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The Marquess of Lorne | 9 November 2024 - Present |
| Chancellor of the Exchequer Second Lord of the Treasury |
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The Hon. Nicholas Burke | 9 November 2024 - Present |
| Secretary of State for the Home Office | 
|
The Baron Scarborough MP for Great Yarmouth |
9 November 2024 - Present |
| Minister of State for the Home Office (Deputy Home Secretary) Minister of State for the World Assembly |
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The Hon Anastasia Hamilton MP for South Norfolk |
9 November 2024 - Present |
| Downing Street Chief of Staff | 
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The Viscount Sidmouth MP for East Devon |
9 November 2024 - Present |