James Brokenshire

Tories select councillor Louie French for Old Bexley and Sidcup byelection

French viewed as favourite to win seat after death of former Conservative MP James Brokenshire

Miranda Bryant

30, Oct, 2021 @3:37 PM

James Brokenshire obituary

Highly respected Conservative MP and minister who served as secretary of state for Northern Ireland

Stephen Bates

10, Oct, 2021 @12:55 PM

Former Tory minister James Brokenshire dies aged 53

Ex-Northern Ireland secretary and communities secretary, who had lung cancer, has died

Kevin Rawlinson and Peter Walker

08, Oct, 2021 @12:16 PM

Priti Patel ‘to take over security minister brief on permanent basis’

Home secretary has been covering portfolio since resignation of James Brokenshire in July following return of cancer

Jamie Grierson Home affairs correspondent

13, Aug, 2021 @11:43 AM

May I have a word about… why there’s no room for doubt in politics today | Jonathan Bouquet

Certainty is absolute. Confidence is categorical. Conviction, unwavering. Welcome to the Tory party

Jonathan Bouquet

26, Jul, 2020 @6:15 AM

Matt Hancock says he backs any police action against Neil Ferguson

Met says scientist will face no further action after UK health secretary says lockdown breach leaves him speechless

Kate Proctor and Rowena Mason

06, May, 2020 @10:19 AM

Roger Scruton gets government job back after 'regrettable' sacking

Scruton returns to housing commission after New Statesman apology for failing to accurately represent his views

Ben Quinn

23, Jul, 2019 @4:26 PM

Tenants will be given access to rogue landlord database

Move follows Guardian/ITV News investigation that found contents were to be kept secret

Gwyn Topham

21, Jul, 2019 @1:02 PM

Let councils charge higher taxes to pay for austerity, says LGA chair

James Jamieson urges ministers to inject billions into adult social care

Patrick Butler Social policy editor

02, Jul, 2019 @10:25 PM

Government to axe leaseholds for new-build homes

Housing minister says move will protect buyers from ‘exploitative arrangements’

Rupert Jones

27, Jun, 2019 @4:39 PM

United in grief and anger, Grenfell families gather two years on

Amid frustration at the slow pace of justice, survivors mark anniversary of the fire with vigil and silent march

Robert Booth Social affairs correspondent

13, Jun, 2019 @11:01 PM

Grenfell Tower survivor tells minister: you are doing almost nothing

James Brokenshire accused of not doing enough to prevent a repeat of the disaster