Therese Coffey MP

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

12 Aug 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.

01 Aug 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.

14 Jul 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.

03 Jul Political parties

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.

15 Jun 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.

16 Nov 2021 Home affairs

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.

08 Oct 2021 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.

07 Sep 2021 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.

24 Aug 2021 Home affairs

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.

28 Jul 2021 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.

07 Jul 2021 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.

09 Jun 2021 Coronavirus

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.

14 Oct 2020 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.

28 Jul 2020 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.

29 Jun 2020 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.

16 Jun 2020 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.

02 Jun 2020 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.

04 Nov 2019 Economy

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.