A Sussex MP has become the second from the county to leave his government role following the appointment of a new Prime Minister.
Chris Ward, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, has left his position as Parliamentary Secretary to the Cabinet Office, a junior ministerial government role.
Mr Ward's departure follows a major government reshuffle by recently appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham, which also saw Hove and Portslade MP Peter Kyle sacked as Business Secretary.
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In a statement released on social media, Mr Ward said: "It’s been a huge honour to serve as a Cabinet Office Minister.
"I’m really proud of the progress we’ve made, especially major reforms to procurement and insourcing.
"I wish the new Ministerial team every success, and I’m looking forward to focusing on the best job anyone could wish for - representing the great people of Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven."
Mr Burnham has already pledged a number of new policies including restoring the £2 bus fare cap and a 20 per cent cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues.
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