The former Prime Minister said he was 'excited' about the new role and promised he would share his 'unvarnished views'
A third Conservative MP has resigned triggering another by-election for the Tory party
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due before the Privileges Committee over the Partygate scandal on Wednesday.
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