1. Elizabeth Truss in May returned to Defra after being re-appointed as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following the recent election. Commenting on her re-appointment she said "It is a privilege to serve in this Government and I am delighted to be returning as Environment Secretary. Growing the rural economy, delivering for our food and farming sector, helping our rural communities continue to thrive and ensuring the protection of our natural environment will be my priorities and I look forward to getting to work as soon as possible."
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