Guy Opperman re-appointed as pensions minister

It comes after the general election on 12 December, in which Opperman remained Conservative MP in his constituency, Hexham, as his party received the largest majority in government since Margaret Thatcher won her third term in 1987. Thérèse Coffey has also been re-appointed as secretary of state for work and pensions, a post she has held for 102 days after taking over from Amber Rudd in September. This followed a minor government reshuffle by prime minister Boris Johnson. Opperman continues after 918 days in the role, which he took over in 2017, during which he has become the second-l...