Claire Perry appointed as new BEIS Minister

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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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