Claire Perry appointed COP26 President in major Cabinet reshuffle

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Claire Perry appointed COP26 President in major Cabinet reshuffle

Former Energy and Clean Growth Minister appointed COP26 President, as Greg Clark leaves BEIS and and Michael Gove exits Defra

Claire Perry has been appointed COP26 President, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved swiftly to start preparations for next year's critical UN climate summit, which the UK will co-host with Italy...

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