I'm not sure if that's good or bad news! I can hardly think a more hawkish FM can be found. I surely hope Hague is not promoted as replacement for EU chief Ms Ashton, that would be a disaster.

○ William Hague quits as foreign secretary in cabinet reshuffle

Prime Minister David Cameron said: "William Hague has been one of the leading lights of the Conservative Party for a generation, leading the party and serving in two cabinets. "Not only has he been a first class foreign secretary - he has also been a close confidante, a wise counsellor and a great friend.

"He will remain as First Secretary of State and my de facto political deputy in the run up to the election - and it is great to know that he will be a core part of the team working to ensure an outright Conservative victory at the next election."

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