Wells MP James Heappey has been reappointed as Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence.
New Prime Minister Liz Truss has given Mr Heappey the role of Minister of Armed Forces and Veterans. He will also attend cabinet.
Mr Heappey said: "I am delighted to be asked by the Prime Minister to serve on in defence as Minister of State for the Armed Forces and to be representing the interests of my fellow veterans in the Cabinet and across Government. I am looking forward to working with the team at the Office of Veterans Affairs."
