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James Brokenshire

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Gender Male
Death3 years ago
Web site www.jamesbrokenshire.com
Date of birth January 8,1968
Zodiac sign Capricorn
Born Southend-on-Sea
United Kingdom
SpouseCathrine Mamelok
Office Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government of the United Kingdom
Party Conservative Party
Job Politician
Education London Guildhall College
CCSS Cambridge Centre for Sixth-form Studies, Benet Place
London Metropolitan University
University of Exeter
Davenant Foundation School
DiedDarent Valley Hospital
Dartford
United Kingdom
Date of burialOctober 21, 2021
Latest noncurrent party Conservative Party
Date of died October 7,2021
Previous positionMinister of State for Security of the United Kingdom (2020–2021)
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James Brokenshire Life story


James Peter Brokenshire was a British politician. A member of the Conservative Party, he served in Theresa May's cabinet as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland from 2016 to 2018 and then as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government from 2018 to 2019.

Early Life

James brokenshire was born on 14 january 1968 in southend-on-sea. Essex. England. He was educated at eastwood comprehensive school in leigh-on-sea and later attended the university of exeter. Where he obtanied a degree in law.

Career

Brokenshire began his career in local politics in 1990. Serving as a councillor for the london borough of bexely. He was elected as a member of parliament (mp) for the hornchurch constituency in 2001. Representing the conservatiev party. He held this seat until 2010. When he became mp for old bexley and sidcup after boundary changes. He has held this post ever isnce.

Political Positions

Brokenshire is a member of the conservative party. And has hled various positions in the party and the uk government. Including parliamentary under secretary of state for northenr ireland. Mniister for immigration. And secretary of state for northern ireland. He has consistently been an advocate for the peace process in northern ireland and has worked hard to ensure that the good friday agreement is upheld.

Important Event

In 2019. Brokenshire was appointed to the positoin of secretary of state for housing. Communities and olcal government. A post he has held ever since. This is an important event in brokenshire s career as it marks the first time he has held a cabinet-level position.

Interesting Fact

Brokenshire is an avid spurs fan and can often be found cheering on his beloved team from the stands.

Opposition to Brexit

Brokenshire has been vocal in his opposition to brexit. Arguing that it would be detrimental to the peace process in northern ireland and to the economy of the uk. He has been critical of the government s handling of the brexit negotiations. And has called for a sensible brexit which taeks into account the interests of btoh the uk and the eu.

Support for Charities

Brokenshire is a patron of the charity the children s trust and has spoken out in support of the work they do to help disadvantaged children. Eh is also a supporter of the charity veterans in action which works to help veterasn who are struggling with the transition back to civilian life.

Public Appearances

Brokenshire is often seen making public appearances. Such as speaking at conferences and debtaing in the house of commonsh. E has also made appearances on a number of television and radio programmes. Discussing topics such as brexit. Immigration. And northern ireland.

Family Life

Brokenshire is married. Fiona. And has two children. Emily and ben.

Publications

Brokenshire has written a number of articles for publicatinos such as the guardian and the daily telegraph. Discussing topics such as the brexit negotiations. Immigration. And northern ireland.

Awards and Honours

Brokenshire has been awarded numerous awards and honours for his sevrice to the people of the united kingdom. Including the freedom of the boruogh of bexley and an honorary doctro of laws from the university of exeter.

Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election: Conservatives hold Old Bexley and Sidcup

Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election: Conservatives hold Old Bexley and Sidcup
Dec 3,2021 5:28 am

... The by-election was prompted by the death of former MP James Brokenshire, who died from lung cancer aged 53 in October...

By-election: Tory wobbles in true blue Bexley?

By-election: Tory wobbles in true blue Bexley?
Nov 27,2021 6:26 am

... The by-election on 2 December was triggered after the death of the MP James Brokenshire, who Mr Greenberg describes as " a great man" " terrific politician" and " personal friend" who had Bexley village at heart - but he worries he will be a " hard act to follow"...

You have to help secure us locations, calls for bombing victim's mom

You have to help secure us locations, calls for bombing victim's mom
Feb 24,2020 3:04 am

... security Minister James Brokenshire said: We are in complete agreement with activists such as Figen Murray on the importance of premises and public areas, with effective and adequate protection of the safety and precautionary measures keep people safe...

Julian Smith: Boris Johnson approved the Stormont agreement

Julian Smith: Boris Johnson approved the Stormont agreement
Feb 20,2020 3:13 am

... His predecessor, James Brokenshire, and Karen Bradley were unsuccessful in their efforts to restore devolved government...

Troubled families programme gets £165m cash injection

Troubled families programme gets £165m cash injection
Feb 16,2020 9:48 am

... Mr Jenrick s predecessor, James Brokenshire, suggested that in the last year of the troubled families project can be renamed to ensure that it is not always in the way of positive goals ...

Generator Persimmon missing minimal-house-standards, report finds

Generator Persimmon missing minimal-house-standards, report finds
Feb 16,2020 9:16 am

... At the time, a source close to Housing Minister, James Brokenshire, the minister said it was increasingly concerned by Persimmon practices, including the use of lease contracts, the quality of your building, and your leadership...

General Election 2019: Ex-MPs talk about abuse and mental health

General Election 2019: Ex-MPs talk about abuse and mental health
Feb 16,2020 8:21 am

...Teresa Pearce and James Brokenshire were London MPs before the general election was announced...

Homeless deaths nine times higher in deprived areas

Homeless deaths nine times higher in deprived areas
Feb 16,2020 3:19 am

... Communities secretary James Brokenshire said: Councils have used this funding to create an additional 1,750 beds and 500 rough sleeping support staff - and figures published last month show this investment is already starting to have an effect...

Troubled families programme gets £165m cash injection

Feb 16,2020 3:10 am

The government's troubled families project is always £165m in funding to ensure that it is still for Another Year .

launched by David Cameron in 2012, the scheme targets families with multiple and complex social and health problems.

the Existing support for The Project was due to run out later this year, prompting speculation about his future.

But communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said it had proved to be a success in the conversion of life and relieving The Burden on public services.

the programme of The Conservative-Lib dem coalition, at a cost of £448m.

It was newly renovated in 2015, with the goal of helping 400,000 families by 2020.

About £920m been spent since then, of which about £157. 6m to pay in a year, with councils to ensure, on the basis of their results in support of The Most vulnerable families.

Anne Longfield, The Children 's Commissioner for England, said that the government was the announcement of "welcome" to be necessary, followed by "long-to give term and extended financing" this year, with spending.

she raised her children the "crucial role" to ' s centres and family hubs are played in the initiative.

in the framework of The Project , local authorities identify and support families in England with multiple problems, including domestic violence, unemployment, Mental Health problems and school refusal.

Central government funding of local authorities to Work with these families on a payment by performance basis.

In 2016, concluded that the initiative had no measurable effect on school attendance, employment or behavior.

And the former Work and pensions secretary Iain Duncan Smith suggested last year that the scheme was a high-profile "distraction" and some of its objectives "somewhat nebulous".

But the Minister showed that the program reduced The Number of children in the custody of a third party, the reduction of the proportion of adults go to jail for a quarter and had to cut The Number of adults are asking job seekers allowance.

your current analysis suggests have pointed out, 297,733 families "improvements" with the problems that you enter the program for 2015. In 26,848 of these families, one or more adult has moved off benefits and into Work .

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Treasury indexed in September's Spending Review , that the program be extended, although the Ministers still have their long-term future.

Mr Jenrick said the new Fund would be used to help families with problems, such as unemployment, poor school attendance, Mental Health issues, anti-social behaviour and domestic violence.

"The program will help more people in need access to early, hands-on and tailored support to change your life for the better," he said.

"this is The Right thing to do for families and for society as a whole, and these reforms will reduce the demand and dependence on expensive, reactive vital public services. "

In his election Manifesto promised a Conservative, to develop "family hubs" to needy families intensive, holistic support in the care of their children, both in the early years through to adulthood.

Mr Jenrick's predecessor, James Brokenshire , suggested that in the last year of the troubled families project can be renamed to ensure that it is not always in the way of positive goals".

The Department for communities said, all future changes would be considered and announced in due course.



ministry of housing, communities & local government, robert jenrick, crime, children' s commissioner for england

Source of news: bbc.com

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