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bednobs | 22:07 Mon 18th Jul 2016 | Politics
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What is the function of this role? and why isn't there one?
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It is a title normally given to a senior member of the cabinet as a consolation prize. There is no need to have one, any cabinet minister can deputise for the PM. Same as the title First Secretary of State - basically meaningless.
Yes, the last one was Nick Clegg which kinda proves the role doesn't have any purpose.

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