3 February 2021
Work and pensions secretary avoids questions on Philippa Day death.
What: While giving evidence to the Commons work and pensions committee, Therese Coffey avoids answering questions about the death of Philippa Day, a week after the coroner delivered his conclusions that DWP failings led to her death.
Why significant: The latest attempt by DWP to avoid being held to public account.
Citations
Oral evidence: DWP's response to the coronavirus outbreak
Coffey dodges MP’s questions over death of Philippa Day, Pring, 2021