Therese Coffey appointed Defra Secretary by Sunak

Therese Coffey has been given the top job at Defra by new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Abi Kay
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Therese Coffey appointed Defra Secretary by Sunak

Therese Coffey has been given the top job at Defra by new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Ms Coffey takes on the role after just one month as Health Secretary, following her appointment to the Cabinet by...

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