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Therese Coffey MP

Therese Coffey MP

Conservative MP for Suffolk Coastal and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Victoria Atkins Appointed Health Secretary As Steve Barclay Becomes New Environment Secretary
Environment
Victoria Atkins Appointed Health Secretary As Steve Barclay Becomes New Environment Secretary
Victoria Atkins is taking over from Steve Barclay as the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with Barclay replacing Thérèse Coffey as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in a major cabinet reshuffle.
Climate change is a global challenge: nature-based solutions can, and must, play a key role
Environment
By Therese Coffey MP
Climate change is a global challenge: nature-based solutions can, and must, play a key role
Mother nature will play an important role in helping to fight climate change. Dr Thérèse Coffey MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, outlines how the government is supporting nature-based solutions to achieve its net-zero targets.
Why Are Supermarkets Running Out Of Some Fruits And Vegetables?
Environment
Why Are Supermarkets Running Out Of Some Fruits And Vegetables?
Some supermarkets have placed sales limits on certain fruits and vegetables as a result of shortages of certain products including tomatoes and salad leaves.
Public health policy should return to the top of Steve Barclay’s priority list
Health
By Adam Briggs
Public health policy should return to the top of Steve Barclay’s priority list
After a gap of less than eight weeks, Steve Barclay returned to the Department of Health and Social Care to find NHS waiting lists of more than 7m, a social care system on its knees, record workforce shortages, and the first signs of a flu season arriving in hospitals.
Environment Secretary Says It's 'Up To' The King If He Wants To Attend Cop27 Climate Summit
Environment
Environment Secretary Says It's "Up To" The King If He Wants To Attend Cop27 Climate Summit
Thérèse Coffey has said it is "up to" King Charles if he wants to attend the Cop27 climate summit in Egypt in November, despite reports that he was urged by former Prime Minister Liz Truss not to go to the landmark event.
Bank Of England Warns Of 'Material Risk To UK Financial Stability”, But Government Insists Pensions Are Safe
Economy
Bank Of England Warns Of "Material Risk To UK Financial Stability”, But Government Insists Pensions Are Safe
Deputy Prime Minister Thérèse Coffey has insisted people’s pensions are safe despite the Bank of England warning this morning of a "material risk to UK financial stability”.
Thérèse Coffey's New NHS Plan Promises To 'Maximise' Use Of Private Sector
Health
Thérèse Coffey's New NHS Plan Promises To "Maximise" Use Of Private Sector
Health Secretary Thérèse Coffey has outlined plans to tackle backlogs in the NHS in her first major statement since joining Liz Truss's government, including maximising the use of the independent sector, ensuring patients can see a GP within two weeks and encouraging clinical staff to return to the health service.


The future of our health service is at stake
Health
By Hazel Blears
The future of our health service is at stake
From the outside looking in, the new Health Secretary Therese Coffey has drawn the short straw.
Doctors Warn NHS Is A 'Sinking Ship' Without Urgent Action To Stabilise GP Services
Health
Doctors Warn NHS Is A "Sinking Ship" Without Urgent Action To Stabilise GP Services
The NHS will become a “sinking ship” without “urgent action” to stabilise primary care and GP services, doctors have warned new Therese Coffey.
Therese Coffey Says She Won’t Seek To Undo Abortion Laws Despite Previous Opposition
Health
Therese Coffey Says She Won’t Seek To Undo Abortion Laws Despite Previous Opposition
Newly appointed Health Secretary Therese Coffey has said she won’t seek to overturn current abortion laws despite having previously voted against extending rights.
Chancellor Says UK Economy Is Facing 'Challenging Times' As Cost Of Living Rises
Economy
Chancellor Says UK Economy Is Facing "Challenging Times" As Cost Of Living Rises
Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi had said that resilience in the private sector "bodes well" for the UK economy despite new warnings of a looming recession.
Cabinet Minister Claims “There’s A Reason” The Government Hasn’t Introduced Fines For Missed GP Appointments
Health
Cabinet Minister Claims “There’s A Reason” The Government Hasn’t Introduced Fines For Missed GP Appointments
Work and pensions secretary Thérèse Coffey, who is leading Liz Truss’ leadership bid, has suggested doctors do not support Rishi Sunak’s calls to introduce fines for missed GP appointments.
Senior Tory Refuses To Say If UK Plans To Pull Out of European Convention On Human Rights
Brexit
Senior Tory Refuses To Say If UK Plans To Pull Out of European Convention On Human Rights
Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey has refused to confirm whether she was in favour of the UK leaving the European Convention On Human Rights after the government's plans to send migrants to Rwanda were blocked.
Minister Says Boris Johnson Unaware Of Chris Pincher Accusations Before Appointment, Despite Slew Of New Allegations
Political parties
By Alain Tolhurst
Minister Says Boris Johnson Unaware Of Chris Pincher Accusations Before Appointment, Despite Slew Of New Allegations
A Cabinet minister has insisted that Boris Johnson was unaware of harassment allegations against Chris Pincher before he was appointed deputy chief whip, despite multiple reports suggesting the contrary.
Government “Highly Confident” Next Deportation Flight To Rwanda Will Take Off After First Plane Grounded
Home affairs
Government “Highly Confident” Next Deportation Flight To Rwanda Will Take Off After First Plane Grounded
The government remains "highly confident" they will be able to go ahead with the policy of deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda despite the first flight being grounded by a legal challenge on Tuesday, according to work and pension secretary Therese Coffey.
Nobody should be the target of violence and harassment simply for doing their job
Home affairs
By Therese Coffey MP
Nobody should be the target of violence and harassment simply for doing their job
We must continue to ensure there are strong measures in place, both here and across the world, to prevent violence and harassment and to protect people from the many forms this can take.
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of 'Turning On The Poorest' Over Universal Credit Cut
Social affairs
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of 'Turning On The Poorest' Over Universal Credit Cut
Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of “turning on the poorest” after the Prime Minister removed the temporary £20 universal credit uplift this week.
Pension Triple Lock To Be Scrapped For One Year After Being “Skewed And Distorted' By Pandemic
Home affairs
Pension Triple Lock To Be Scrapped For One Year After Being “Skewed And Distorted" By Pandemic
The government has temporarily scrapped the average earnings element of its manifesto ‘triple lock’ pension pledge, claiming the figure had been “skewed and distorted” by the pandemic.
Our Paralympic athletes show that anything is possible
Home affairs
By Therese Coffey MP
Our Paralympic athletes show that anything is possible
As well as support for elite disability sports, the government is improving the everyday lives of disabled people with our National Disability Strategy.
Minister Insists British People Have Confidence In Boris Johnson After Accusations of Lying
Political parties
Minister Insists British People Have Confidence In Boris Johnson After Accusations of Lying
Therese Coffey has said that the public has “every confidence” in Boris Johnson as Prime Minister despite claims from Labour that he lied in the Commons.
Benefit Rules For Terminally Ill People Could Face 'Unacceptable' New Delays
Health
Benefit Rules For Terminally Ill People Could Face "Unacceptable" New Delays
Suggestions that DWP Secretary Thérèse Coffey could delay reforms to benefit rules for terminally ill people yet again have been roundly condemned by medical charities.
The DWP has invested millions to help job seekers during the pandemic – and is already seeing a return
Coronavirus
By Therese Coffey MP
The DWP has invested millions to help job seekers during the pandemic – and is already seeing a return
With the sun in the sky and jabs in our arms, many people are now looking to the future, especially those who sadly lost their jobs or never got onto the jobs ladder in the first place.
A Senior Minister Has Rejected Pressure To Use A “Circuit Breaker” Lockdown After Scientists Said It Could Save Thousands Of Lives
Coronavirus
A Senior Minister Has Rejected Pressure To Use A “Circuit Breaker” Lockdown After Scientists Said It Could Save Thousands Of Lives
Cabinet minister Theresa Coffey has pushed back against using a so-called “circuit breaker” two-week lockdown after government scientists said it could save thousands of lives by the end of the year.
DWP rejects own advisers’ call to up benefits to help two million through coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
DWP rejects own advisers’ call to up benefits to help two million through coronavirus pandemic
Ministers have rejected a call from their own social security advisers to up the benefits of two million people to help them through the coronavirus pandemic.
Government move to axe ban on benefit sanctions branded 'terrible decision'
Coronavirus
Government move to axe ban on benefit sanctions branded 'terrible decision'
The government will not extend the three-month ban on benefit sanctions put in place during the coronavirus crisis, the work and pensions secretary has confirmed.
Marcus Rashford slams Therese Coffey over tweet on water supply amid free school meals campaign
Coronavirus
Marcus Rashford slams Therese Coffey over tweet on water supply amid free school meals campaign
Marcus Rashford has slammed Therese Coffey over her comments about families’ access to hot water in response to his free school meals campaign.
Government 'may need to double' part of DWP workforce to deal with coronavirus fallout
Coronavirus
Government 'may need to double' part of DWP workforce to deal with coronavirus fallout
The Department for Work and Pensions could be forced to double the number of work coaches on its books if the economic fallout from coronavirus is severe.
No-one should be barred from pursuing a career because of a disability
Economy
By Therese Coffey MP
No-one should be barred from pursuing a career because of a disability

The Government is encouraging employers to think differently about disability, aiming to achieve inclusivity and equal opportunity for disabled people in the workplace, writes Therese Coffey MP.