Guy Opperman MP has been reappointed as minister for pensions and financial inclusion the day after resigning from the post citing the need for ‘leadership change’.
In a message on Twitter, Opperman said: “Have agreed to help DWP navigate the next few weeks, while we decide the appointment of a new Prime Minister”. Opperman was one of over 50 government ministers to resign in protest at Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s standards of conduct, culminating in the Pincher affair.
He added that ongoing business included the ‘start of the cost of living support next week of £650, – energy support grant of £400 in October – extra £300 winter fuel payment – and continued expansion and take up of pension credit, worth £3300 on average (pls apply) plus urgent work on dashboard’.
‘Superfunds, Defined Benefit issues, an outstanding ESG consultation, ongoing correction exercises, and 3-4 pending Private Members Bills means that when the Chief Whip asked me to help until the new PM was chosen I agreed.’
