James Brokenshire
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 3 years ago |
| Web site | www.jamesbrokenshire.com |
| Date of birth | January 8,1968 |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Born | Southend-on-Sea |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Cathrine 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 | |
| Died | Darent Valley Hospital |
| Dartford | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of burial | October 21, 2021 |
| Latest noncurrent party | Conservative Party |
| Date of died | October 7,2021 |
| Previous position | Minister of State for Security of the United Kingdom (2020–2021) |
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| ID | 403446 |
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
... 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?
... 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
... 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
... His predecessor, James Brokenshire, and Karen Bradley were unsuccessful in their efforts to restore devolved government...
Troubled families programme gets £165m cash injection
... 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
... 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
...Teresa Pearce and James Brokenshire were London MPs before the general election was announced...
Homeless deaths nine times higher in deprived areas
... 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...
Homeless deaths nine times higher in deprived areas
Deaths of homeless people were nine times higher in deprived areas of England than in the least disadvantaged areas, analysis of data has shown.
There were an estimated 21 deaths in Manchester, 18 in Birmingham, 17 each in Bristol, Lambeth and Liverpool and 15 in Camden in 2017.
About 2,627 homeless people died in England and Wales from 2013 to 2017.
Deaths were recorded in 156 local authority areas in 2017, The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
When weighted by population, the 11 deaths estimated in Blackburn with Darwen gave the area the highest rate.
Housing charity Shelter said the figures were a "wake-up call".
Chief executive Polly Neate said: "There is nothing inevitable about people dying homeless, it is a direct consequence of a broken housing system. "
Jon Sparkes, chief executive of Crisis, said councils needed "appropriate funding to conduct reviews into the death of every person who has died while homeless, to prevent more people from dying needlessly".
Deaths of homeless people in 2017Rate per 100,000 population
Source: ONSThe breakdown, with an estimate of 574 homeless deaths in urban areas in 2017, compared with 26 in rural areas.
showed almost a quarter were in the 10% of areas officially ranked as The Most deprived.
The ONS said: "The rate of deaths per 100,000 population in The Most deprived tenth of local areas in England was 9. 2 times That of the least deprived tenth.
"For Wales, the rate of deaths per 100,000 population in The Most deprived tenth of local areas was 3. 4 times That of the least deprived tenth. "
The ONS included people sleeping rough or using emergency accommodation, such as homeless shelters and hostels, at or around the time of death.
Ben Humberstone, head of health analysis for the ONS, said: "The figures show That the deprivation level of an area has a real impact. Many more people die homeless in The Most deprived areas of England and Wales and 95% of the deaths are in urban areas rather than rural areas. "
Sayyed Osman, Blackburn with Darwen Council's director of adults and prevention, said: "The issues here are complex and made worse by the fact we have a disproportionate amount of hostels which people from out of our borough are coming to use which in turn puts further pressure on limited resource and services.
"These are major issues affecting towns and cities across the country and there are no quick or easy solutions and this is certainly not something That The Council can deal with in isolation. "
The Number of people counted or estimated to be sleeping rough in England.
The government said it was investing £1. 2bn to tackle homelessness.
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.
"I Am also committed to ensuring independent reviews into the deaths of rough sleepers are conducted, where appropriate, so That important lessons are learned - and I will be holding local authorities to account in doing just That . "
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Source of news: bbc.com
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