Former Health Minister Returns as Secretary of State
Cooper returns to the department after more than 20 years as Burnham names her one of six senior appointments.
- On Monday, New Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed Yvette Cooper as Health Secretary, marking her return to the Department of Health and Social Care after more than 20 years.
- The appointment follows the sudden resignation of Keir Starmer, who announced his departure citing the need for fresh leadership to guide the country through a rapidly changing political landscape.
- "It's a real honour to be appointed Health Secretary," Cooper said, noting she worked on the first NHS Cancer Plan 27 years ago; the NHS Alliance welcomed the appointment for clarity and continuity.
- Cabinet shifts include John Healey returning as Chancellor, Lucy Powell as Education Secretary, Angela Rayner as Secretary for Housing, Communities and Local Government, and Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary.
- Sarah Woolnough, chief executive of the King's Fund, emphasized Cooper has a clear mandate to reform social care, while the NHS Alliance urged support for the government's 10-Year Health Plan.
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New Health Secretary Yvette Cooper's stance on LGBTQ+ issues
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed former Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper as his Health Secretary. Cooper, who is married to politician turned Good Morning Britain host Ed Balls, is the UK’s third Health Secretary in as many months, after Wes Streeting resigned in May, and James Murray took over the role. While Burnham has […] The post New Health Secretary Yvette Cooper’s stance on LGBTQ+ issues appeared first on PinkNews | Latest les…
London – The new British Prime Minister is wasting no time. Shortly after his appointment, Andy Burnham has reshuffled the Cabinet and convened its first meeting. Former Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper (Labour Party) is the new Health Secretary. She previously served as Home Secretary (2024/2025) and also as Work and Pensions Secretary...
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