Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:30pm on 31 Aug 2023,Thursday India Global
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Indian-origin MP Claire Coutinho as Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero, in a major cabinet promotion. The East Surrey MP, first elected in 2019, will replace Grant Shapps in steering the UK's response to climate change. This includes ensuring the country meets its 2050 net zero emissions target. At 39, Coutinho becomes the youngest cabinet member, marking her as a rising star in the Conservative Party. Despite competing views within the Tories on environmental policy, Sunak's confidence in selecting Coutinho for the challenging role underscores her growing political clout. (Image courtesy: @10DowningStreet on X)
