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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sophie Wingate

Close friend Therese Coffey elevated to Liz Truss’s second-in-command

PA Wire

Regarded as Liz Truss’s closest friend at Westminster, Therese Coffey has landed a central role in the new Prime Minister’s administration.

As well as being appointed as Health and Social Care Secretary, Ms Coffey is stepping up to become Ms Truss’s second-in-command as Deputy Prime Minister.

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