Politics · 10 August 2026
Hamish Falconer appointed to cabinet while on his honeymoon in Greece
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Hamish Falconer, a 2024 intake MP, was made minister for European relations in Andy Burnham’s cabinet. He had to cut short his honeymoon in Greece after receiving a surprise call about the appointment. Falconer stated his intention to accelerate and expand the UK's relationship with the EU, with a particular emphasis on the cost of living and energy.
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