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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Tom Ambrose

Thérèse Coffey says she nearly died from ministerial stress

Thérèse Coffey leaves 10 Downing Street after resigning from the cabinet on Monday.
Thérèse Coffey leaves 10 Downing Street after resigning from the cabinet on Monday. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Thérèse Coffey said she “nearly died” due to the stress of being a government minister.

Speaking to BBC Radio Suffolk, the former environment secretary said she was admitted to hospital after “working [herself] into the ground”.

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