Therese took a break from political battles recently to take part in a more light-hearted contest raising £130k and counting for Macmillan Cancer Support.
The 35th annual Macmillan Tug of War saw Therese captain a victorious House of Commons team against Peers from the House of Lords.
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A statement from Therese on the Closure of Saxmundham Free School
"Whilst I recognise the challenges the school has faced due to its Ofsted rating and failing pupil numbers, this is not welcome news.
The first priority, of course, has to be the pupils and I welcome the fact that positive discussio
Speaking at the Countryside Future Conference yesterday, Environment Secretary and local MP, Therese Coffey launched the government’s new drive to support rural communities.
The “Unleashing Rural Opportunity” publication outlines a range of steps the government is taking to boost rural communities
Therese had a great day visiting the Suffolk Show yesterday, meeting farmers and food producers of all generations. She also took the opportunity to announce more funding for innovative projects, helping agriculture advance for the future.
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Therese was pleased to join representatives of Maltesers recently to support their new ‘Let’s Lighten the Load’ campaign designed to support working mums and help women thrive.
Ahead of Therese's visit to the Suffolk Show today, she's written a column for the East Anglian Daily Times talking about farming innovation, support for the rural economy and her announcement that over 50 ambitious projects are receiving a share of £30 million in the latest rounds of the Farming In
Therese has welcomed the Government’s decision to ensure a legal right of free access to cash, particularly important for the elderly and the most vulnerable in our community who frequently use cash as their choice of payment.
The amendment to the Financial Services and Markets Bill, which is makin
Therese has warmly welcomed the statement from the Health Secretary today that the rebuild of the James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth will be prioritised as part of the government’s £20bn New Hospital Programme.
The James Paget, which serves many Suffolk residents, is one of several hospitals th
