‘I was on my honeymoon!’: Hamish Falconer’s surprise call-up to Burnham’s cabinet

Hamish Falconer, a former Foreign Office diplomat, has been unexpectedly appointed to the UK's cabinet, taking on the role of EU negotiator. This surprise move comes after Falconer took a honeymoon trip, thinking it was safe to do so during a recess. The appointment is significant for markets and trade, as it signals a change in the UK's diplomatic approach, potentially impacting future negotiations with the EU.

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