Leeds MP 'over the moon' to be handed climate crisis brief

A Leeds MP who has brushed shoulders with Sir David Attenborough and has a track record of fighting for eco-friendly causes has been named the new Climate Secretary.

- by Charles Gray

Leeds North West MP Katie White has been appointed the country's new Climate Minister following the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's wide-ranging cabinet reshuffle over the weekend.

She said she was "over the moon" with the appointment, adding: "It is a huge responsibility, but also a real privilege.