Richard Harrington named under-secretary of state for pensions

James Phillips
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MP for Watford Richard Harrington has been named the parliamentary under-secretary of state for pensions.

Harrington, elected in May 2010, had been the under-secretary of state for Syrian refugees since September last year, but was moved to the role yesterday. The appointment follows Baroness Ros Al...

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