James Brokenshire has welcomed new Government proposals to speed the resolution of employment disputes saying they will give firms greater confidence to take on staff.  The measures are contained in the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill which has just been introduced into the House of Commons.

James Brokenshire has said new Government proposals will provide relief to victims of antisocial behaviour and strengthen the response to disorder in local communities.

James Brokenshire has met Abdurrahim Al-Keib, the Prime Minister of Libya to discuss the case of WPC Yvonne Fletcher who was murdered in 1984. The Minister for Crime and Security was joined by officers from the Metropolitan Police for the meeting at Lancaster House.

James Brokenshire has welcomed new proposals to step up the fight against organised crime with the creation of a new National Crime Agency (NCA). The details were published in a new Crime and Courts Bill which will be considered by Parliament shortly.

James Brokenshire has given his backing to measures announced in the Queen' Speech to boost jobs and support growth in the economy.

James Brokenshire uses keynote speech to underline that Olympic security preparations remain on track as the countdown to the opening ceremony of “the Greatest Sporting Show on Earth” enters its final 6 months. 

James Brokenshire, has used a high level visit to Peru to underline the continued need for close co-operation between countries to combat organised drug gangs.  

James Brokenshire will reiterate the British Government’s pledge to work with Peru in the joint fight against drugs and crime during a visit to the country next week. 

James Brokenshire sets out details of Government action to combat metal theft

James Brokenshire has given his support to the Prime Minister’s decision to exercise Britain’s veto at the recent EU summit on the current Eurozone crisis