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Latest news on Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in Andy Burnham's government.

Yvette Cooper is a Labour politician and the Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley, appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care as part of a cabinet reshuffle. The move follows previous senior roles overseeing the Home Office and, more recently, foreign affairs.

Cooper takes charge of the health brief at a time when the NHS remains under sustained pressure over waiting times, funding, and workforce challenges. Our feed tracks her statements, departmental announcements, and reaction from health bodies and opposition parties as she sets out her priorities for the role.

One of the most experienced figures in Labour politics, Cooper has held a series of senior positions spanning more than two decades, including as a contender for the party leadership. Colleagues often point to her command of policy detail and steady public communication style as key strengths in high-pressure departments.

First elected to Parliament in 1997, Cooper has served in Labour governments and shadow cabinets under successive leaders, holding roles including Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Work and Pensions Secretary, and Home Secretary across multiple periods.

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