New crime and security minister
The Home Secretary has announced that James Brokenshire will take over responsibility for security and counter-terrorism in the Home Office.
This follows that Baroness Neville-Jones has stepped down from her position.
Baroness Angela Browning has joined the department as minister for crime prevention and anti-social behaviour reduction.
This brief includes responsibility for聽the drugs strategy, licensing, community activism and football safety.
Baroness Browning will also lead all Home Office business in the House of Lords.
Top priority
Commenting on , Home Secretary Theresa May said: 鈥楳aintaining public safety and security remains my top priority and I will continue to take the lead for the department in ensuring the UK鈥檚 national security and counter-terrorism strategy responds to the evolving terrorist threat.
鈥楾o support me in this important work I am pleased to announce that James Brokenshire will be taking on the role of parliamentary under secretary for crime and security.鈥�