About Yvette

Yvette Cooper has served as the Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley since 1997, working closely with local communities across the Five Towns to represent coalfield communities and engage on issues such as jobs, public services, and public safety.

Much of her constituency work has centred on engaging with residents, holding surgeries, visiting local groups, and supporting thousands of people through casework across a wide range of issues.

If you live in the Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley constituency, you can contact Yvette here.

Alongside her constituency responsibilities, Yvette currently serves as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, where she leads the Government’s work to improve the NHS and social care, reduce waiting times, and ensure people can access the care they need.

She previously served as Foreign Secretary, representing Britain on the world stage. She also served as Home Secretary, where she led the fight to restore neighbourhood policing after 14 years of Conservative cuts.

During the last Labour Government, Yvette held a range of ministerial roles, including responsibility for rolling out Sure Start children’s centres, supporting families across Britain.