Westminster News

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a comprehensive package of measures to support businesses in response to the serious economic caused by the Coronavirus outbreak full details of which can be found here

James Brokenshire has welcomed the Chancellor’s 2020 Budget which delivers on the promises made to the British people and gets things done, investing in the NHS, public services and infrastructure.

In his role as Security Minister, James visited the O2 to announce plans to introduce a law which will require owners of public spaces and venues to put in place measures to keep the public safe from a terrorist attack.

James Brokenshire has been appointed Minister of State for Security at the Home Office. In this role, James has responsibility for national security and counter-terrorism policy, National Crime Agency oversight, Fire Service, and serious and organised crime strategy.

James Brokenshire has welcomed news that local authorities will receive further funding to tackle rough sleeping this year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

James Brokenshire spoke during the Holocaust Memorial Day Debate underlining the need to continue to challenge all forms of hatred, bigotry, division and anti-Semitism and to reassure British Jews that they are and always will be a special part of Britain.

James Brokenshire has called on Government Ministers to focus on better screening, greater awareness of and breaking stigma attached to cancer to improve outcomes.

James Brokenshire has called for greater attention on early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer to improve outcomes for patients and achieve the ambitions set out in the health service’s long term plan.

James Brokenshire has welcomed the measures set out in the Queen’s Speech which delivers Brexit, alongside an ambitious programme of domestic reform that improves the lives of individuals and benefits the wider society.

I strongly believe that we need to respect and give effect to the 2016 referendum and see that the UK leaves the European Union.  That was why I was one of the sponsors of the original Act of Parliament which triggered the ‘Article 50’ process for our departure.  I also believe that this should b