Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 20/03/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Inverness, Scotland |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Yvette Cooper
20/07/2026
Andy Burnham, who had become prime minister, appointed Yvette Cooper as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in his first cabinet reshuffle. She moved from the Foreign Office, replacing James Murray in the health role. Her brief includes improving maternity services and taking forward the government's plans for social care.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Labour politician who has been Member of Parliament since 1997 and has held three Cabinet posts in the Labour governments of Gordon Brown, Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Balliol College, Oxford | BA |
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| London School of Economics | MSc |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Ed Balls (married 1998) |
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| Children | 3 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Ed Balls |
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Family
| Father | Tony Cooper |
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| Spouse | Ed Balls |
| Children | 3 |
Career
| Member of Parliament | Since 1 May 1997; constituencies Pontefract and Castleford (1997-2010), Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford (2010-2024), Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley (2024-present) |
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| Home Secretary | 5 July 2024 to 5 September 2025 |
| Foreign Secretary | 5 September 2025 to 20 July 2026 |
| Secretary of State for Health and Social Care | From 20 July 2026 |
| Chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee | 19 October 2016 to 1 December 2021 |
| Shadow Home Secretary | 2021-2024 |
| Earlier ministerial roles | Included responsibility for rolling out Sure Start children's centres during the last Labour Government |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Served as Home Secretary and later as Foreign Secretary, reportedly the first woman to hold both posts | |
| 2. Previously chaired Labour Towns, a group of Labour MPs, councillors and mayors focused on investment in towns |
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