Forest of Dean MP Mark Harper appointed chief whip
FOREST of Dean MP Mark Harper, who retained his seat last week, has been given the post of chief whip in the new Government.
Mr Harper, who quit as immigration minister over the work status of his cleaner, has taken over from Michael Gove in the role.
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