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Secretary of State Fuhr recruits familiar face as new chief of staff, James Cudmore

Plus, an update on Women and Gender Equality Minister and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez’s team.

Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr has found an experienced hand to take over as his chief of staff.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

April 1, 2026

Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr has lured back a familiar face to take on the job of chief of staff in his office.

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