Conservative MP Andrew Percy has been appointed as the new Northern Powerhouse minister by Prime Minister Theresa May.
This new appointment signals the continued commitment to deliver the Northern Powerhouse initiative, with one government spokesman saying it 'will continue to be a priority'.
Percy said: "As constituents will be aware, I've never chased a ministerial job, I didn't in the last Parliament and I didn't in this one! However, we do live in somewhat bizarre times.
"Anyway, I've decided to accept this position and, as a proud Northerner, it is one of the few roles in Government I would actually quite relish. I hope having served 10 years as a local councillor before becoming an MP, I also have something to contribute on the local government front. I've always championed our area as a backbencher and now I get to champion the North within government."
Former Goldman Sachs banker Lord O'Neill of Gatley will remain commercial secretary to the Treasury, responsible for delivery of the project.
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