'Improving lives' minister Penny Mordaunt replaces Priti Patel

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The future of the 'Work, health and disability: Improving Lives' green paper 'roadmap' is currently uncertain as Penny Mordaunt MP has left her role as minister of state for disabled people, health and work following a cabinet reshuffle.

She has been promoted as the new international development secretary, following Priti Patel's resignation over unauthorised meetings with Israeli officials. Sarah Newton, previously junior home office minister, takes over from Mordaunt as minister of state for disabled people, health and work.   Last November the green paper Improving lives: The Work, Health and Disability Green Paper consulted on transforming employment prospects for the disabled and those with long-term health conditions, featuring benefits such as group income protection's role in doing so.  Mordaunt had worked ...

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