Amber Rudd confirmed as Energy and Climate Change Secretary

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David Cameron reveals former climate change minister will step up to lead DECC

Amber Rudd has been announced as the new Energy and Climate Change Secretary. Writing on Twitter, Prime Minister David Cameron confirmed the former Climate Change Minister and newly re-elected MP for...

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