Yorkshire MP Andrew Percy has been confirmed as the new Northern Powerhouse Minister. He takes over from the Stockton South MP James Wharton, who has been given a new job as a minister for International Development.
The government has confirmed that Yorkshire MP Andrew Percy is the new Northern Powerhouse Minister.
Mr Percy, the Conservative MP for Brigg and Goole, takes over from Stockton South MP James Wharton.
Mr Wharton has been given a new job as a minister for International Development, as part of Theresa May's ministerial reshuffle.
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