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Claire Perry appointed as new BEIS Minister

James Murray
James Murray
clock 13 June 2017 •
Claire Perry MP (photo: Gareth Milner)
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Claire Perry MP (photo: Gareth Milner)

Perry appointment welcomed by green commentators, as Michael Gove says US government was "wrong" to oppose Paris Agreement

Claire Perry has been confirmed as the new Minister at the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), replacing Nick Hurd following his move to become Minister for Policing and the...

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