Top ‘Brexit’ supporter Boris Johnson named Foreign Secretary by new prime minister

New British Prime Minister Theresa May named former London Mayor Boris Johnson, a prominent supporter of the U.K.’s departure from the European Union, as Foreign Secretary Wednesday as part of a Cabinet shakeup.

Johnson had hoped to become Prime Minister himself in the aftermath of the so-called “Brexit” vote, but saw his ambitions dashed amid Conservative Party plotting.

Despite his prominent diplomatic position, Johnson will not lead negotations for Britain’s departure from the bloc. That job will fall to David Davis, who was appointed to a special “minister for Brexit” post.

Johnson’s predecessor as Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond was named Chancellor of the Exchequer, replacing George Osborne, a “Remain” supporter who resigned from the government.

Earlier Wednesday, May vowed that Britain will forge “a bold new positive role” in the world as she was confirmed as Britain’s second-ever female leader after Margaret Thatcher.

In a carefully orchestrated political ballet, David Cameron left his job and his home at 10 Downing Street on Wednesday, resigning as prime minister soon afterward at Buckingham Palace. May then accepted an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to form a new government.

May stressed she would fight against social injustice and that she believes in the unity of all aspects of the United Kingdom. She promised that her government would build a country that “works for everyone.”

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