HOUSE OF COMMONS · PARLIAMENT DATA
Yvette Cooper represents the Labour in the House of Commons for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.
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The current House of Commons membership recorded by Parliament began on 1 May 1997.
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UKDECIDES · CURATED REPORTING
The Times reported that Health Secretary Yvette Cooper sought more resources for NHS pay and services, but the Treasury insisted the costs be met within the existing health budget.
Read original reporting →The Department of Health and Social Care, led by Yvette Cooper, announced plans for earlier needs-led support for people experiencing mental distress, ADHD or autism, alongside stronger oversight of private assessment services.
Read original reporting →During a visit to Alder Hey, the health secretary met young governors, families and staff involved in respiratory care and eating disorder services, discussing how peer support and community partnerships could improve health outcomes.
Read original reporting →ITV reported that Cooper moved from the Foreign Office to the Department of Health as Andy Burnham assembled his first cabinet.
Read original reporting →In a substantial interview, Cooper argued that British foreign policy should not simply follow Washington, amid debate over conflict in the Middle East and international law.
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Yvette Cooper is listed by Parliament as a Labour MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley, with the current Commons membership beginning 1 May 1997.
Parliamentary record →The latest recorded election result gives a majority of 6,630 votes.
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