Junior minister replaces Shapps as energy secretary

Grant Shapps has been replaced as secretary of state for energy security and net zero by Claire Coutinho, who has less than a year’s ministerial experience. The move has been triggered by Shapps’ appointment as secretary of state for defence following Ben Wallace’s resignation.

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