David Rutley to temporarily replace Thérèse Coffey as Environment Minister

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Coffey to take leave from Defra as she recovers from a period of illness

Thérèse Coffey has temporarily stepped down from her role as Environment Minister as she recovers from a period of illness. The government announced yesterday that David Rutley MP has been appointed...

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