Miatta Fahnbulleh: The Liberian refugee now leading Britain’s energy future

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Miatta Fahnbulleh, a Liberian refugee who fled civil war in Monrovia, now leads Britain’s energy future as the energy secretary. She is tasked with reforming the UK’s energy system while addressing household energy cost pressures under Prime Minister Andy Burnham's administration.

Born in Monrovia and forced to flee Liberia’s civil war as a child, Miatta Fahnbulleh went from refugee to rising political star, earning the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s trust. Now, as energy secretary, she’s tasked with overhauling Britain’s energy system while easing pressure on household bills.