Defence Secretary Philip Hammond will become Britain’s new foreign secretary.
Michael Fallon was named to the top defence post, moving up from being a junior minister dealing with energy, business and enterprise.
Controversial Education Secretary Michael Gove becomes Chief Whip shaping the Conservative-led government’s message on television and radio, and will have a central role in the campaign, Cameron said Tuesday.
British Prime Minister David Cameron made the reshuffle of his cabinet ahead of an election next year, reports The Hindu.
Cameron also removed a number of mid-level ministers in the most wide-ranging cabinet changes since he took the helm of a coalition government in 2010.
More changes are expected, with Cameron expected to make the cabinet younger and with more women.
William Hague stepped down as foreign minister on Monday night.
He, however, will serve as leader of the House of Commons until he leaves national politics next year.
He played a major role during a series of crises in the Middle East during his tenure.
