Environment Secretary Therese Coffey stirred up a fresh row today when she claimed Britons struggling with food bills should 'work some more hours'. The row is the latest in a series of controversies to hit Ms Coffey, who has been dubbed 'Calamity Coffey' by critics. The former minister said families on benefits who are forced to turn to food banks should learn to do food shopping 'more cost effectively'. During environment questions in the Commons this morning, Ms Coffey was quizzed by Labour's Rachael Maskell about Britons struggling to afford food shopping. 'However, due to demand, food banks in York are running out, eking out food supplies.'

Source: Daily Mail February 24, 2023 08:26 UTC