Everything you need to know about new Defra Secretary Therese Coffey

New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Therese Coffey to be his Defra Secretary. But what are her farming views? Abi Kay explores.

Abi Kay
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Everything you need to know about new Defra Secretary Therese Coffey

New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Therese Coffey to be his Defra Secretary. But what are her farming views? Abi Kay explores. Dr Therese Coffey has represented the rural seat of Suffolk...

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