Thérèse Coffey
The Guardian
What holds, and what fails, under pressure, standards and accountability.
Thérèse Coffey is a seasoned politician with a background in environmental and social issues, reflecting a deep understanding of the challenges facing her constituents. This interview reveals her focus on protecting jobs and supporting communities during turbulent times, showcasing her role as a stabilizing force in government.
“And no particular reason why it will ever happen again. There are a lot of tests afterwards. It's not like, dare I say, having a stroke or something like that.”
“And on that basis we can then make a decision. But it's absolutely right. And I think what's been actually a huge strength of this government is that that science, when it keeps evolving, we are prepared to listen, look at it again and just say, do we keep with the same approach or do we actually change our approach?”
“Yes, well, it was actually two years ago. Within a matter of days almost, I've probably a bit run down by working very hard, an ear infection all of a sudden, basically went into my brain and started off with something, I suppose, I think it's called mastoiditis, then I later discovered I had meningitis. And it became a brain abscess.”
“Well, another five years and three months, whatever. But I think it's fair to say that DWP have been through a number of secretaries of state and the civil service have just got on with things, which is great.”
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