The British government has announced that Alex Chalk has been named as the new Justice Minister, following the resignation of Dominic Raab earlier today. Raab, who held the positions of Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister, stepped down in the wake of a report alleging that he had bullied colleagues.

Chalk, who is 46 years old, previously served as the Minister for Defence Procurement in the Ministry of Defence, a role he had held since October 2022 when Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister. Prior to his entry into politics, Chalk worked as a lawyer for 14 years, specializing in cases related to counter-terrorism, homicide, and serious fraud.

With Chalk's appointment, he will now be responsible for overseeing the UK's justice system, including the courts, prisons, and probation services. It remains to be seen how he will approach his new role, but his background in law and previous government experience are likely to prove valuable assets.