Westminster News

In his role as Security Minister, James Brokenshire spoke in the House of Commons Chamber via video link providing reassurance that the Government will always defend Britain’s democracy and values from hostile state activity and that Russia must desist from its attacks on the UK and our allies. 

James Brokenshire has welcomed the Plan for Jobs set out by the Chancellor to support, create and protect jobs and businesses across the country and Old Bexley and Sidcup as we emerge from the Coronavirus outbreak. 

James Brokenshire has welcomed the Prime Minister’s New Deal for Britain, an ambitious economic strategy to rebuild Britain, putting jobs, skills and infrastructure investment at the heart of our economic recovery post-coronavirus, and delivering on our manifesto pledges to level up the entire co

James Brokenshire has written to internet, social media and online communication service companies to share details of the actions they are taking to protect children online during the current pandemic and work with government to combat abuse.

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.