Theresa May Rounds out Brexit Cabinet

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Theresa May was to spend her first full day as Britain's Prime Minister fleshing out her government Thursday, after taking office pledging a fresh start as Britain heads towards the EU exit door.

May has rung the changes in appointing her first six ministers, including the surprise nomination of Brexit campaign figurehead Boris Johnson as foreign secretary and other "Leave" campaigners filling posts.

Now she is set to name the new ministers in charge of the important health, education, Scotland, work and business briefs.

May replaced David Cameron, who stood down Wednesday following the referendum in which Britain voted to leave the EU, sparking political turmoil, and volatility on the financial markets.

May, who supported Britain's continued EU membership, appointed leading "Leave" campaigner Johnson to a senior cabinet post while moving quickly to heal divisions sparked by the referendum.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team