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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...

The Papers: 'Hell breaks loose' on front pages

Feb 16,2020 3:10 am

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar warned Donald Tusk he'd get "terrible trouble in The British press" for saying there was "a special place In Hell " for some Brexiteers.

And the papers have Delivered .

to the European Council president.

"We knew one of the EU's leaders is a staggering drunk - turns out The Other is a staggering fool," says The Paper in its editorial, which concludes that "these sneering, sniggering goons are exactly why we voted as we did On June the 23rd, 2016".

"Eurocrat From Hell " is how the Daily Mail describes Mr Tusk. "What a time to be indulging in gratuitous mud-slinging," says The Paper , adding that "such incendiary language, at this crucial moment, risks sabotaging an 11th-hour deal over the Northern Ireland backstop".

A for Mr Tusk. It shows him being escorted down a staircase by The Devil , who tells him: "Our deepest, foulest pit is reserved for smug little hypocrites. "

The of his remarks. This "spasm of frustration at The British political class" came from The Heart , writes The Paper 's Brussels correspondent Bruno Waterfield.

Mr Tusk, he adds: "Speaks as the representative of 27 EU leaders. . who knows the extent of deepening despair at the incoherence of British Politics . "

The, asking: "If he's right, who is most likely to end up roasting in the eternal fires?"

It goes on to rank The Most likely candidates. Ex-foreign secretary Boris Johnson gets the highest rating, for promising voters what The Paper describes as "sunlit, unicorn-rich uplands" after Brexit.

Another whose Chances Are fancied is the former Brexit secretary David Davis , who it says "promised no downside" to leaving the EU.

'National scandal'

The Daily Mirror dedicates seven pages to what it calls the "national scandal" of Britain's homeless.

Its reporters from across the UK have written. Among them is a woman from Northampton who says her unborn baby died because of the freezing conditions, and a builder from Cardiff who lost his job as a roofer when he broke his back.

In for high levels of homelessness on "a government which has stopped caring". Communities Secretary James Brokenshire tells The Paper that "ending homelessness in its entirety is his priority".

Cancer test 'revolution'

The it says is set to save thousands of lives.

The Paper says research suggests a new more accurate screening regime, being rolled out by the NHS, could cut The Number of women being diagnosed with cervical cancer by a fifth.

The Daily Express explains that the new Method - which involves testing for the human papilloma Virus - was found to be 50% more effective at detecting abnormal cell growth then current methods.

Smaller portions?

Several papers report on the success of new, smaller portions of fish and Chips - which have even been touted as a food of choice for dieters.

"Fish and Chips can be enjoyed without your waistline taking.

Researchers at Newcastle University found the new "Lite-Bite" boxes, which contained only around 600 calories, went down well with customers during trials in the north of England.

But. "Cod help us!" cries its headline. . "Now do-gooders are cutting our fish 'n Chips ".



Source of news: bbc.com

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