Brokenshire leaves Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government

July 24, 2019

James Brokenshire has announced that he is leaving the Cabinet and will return to the backbenches after just over a year as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Brokenshire tweeted: “After 13 years service on the front bench including 9 in Government will be heading to the backbenches.

“Has been a huge privilege to serve, but looking forward to being released from collective responsibility and campaigning on issues that matter to me and my constituents.”

Brokenshire succeeded Sajid Javid in April 2018.

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