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The minister for intergovernmental relations is a ministerial position for the intergovernmental relations in the United Kingdom. It was created by Boris Johnson in the second substantive reshuffle of his second government for Michael Gove, who was also the newly appointed Secretary of State for Levelling Up. The post was vacant from the 6 July 2022 until the appointment of Nadhim Zahawi on 6 September 2022.
United Kingdom Minister for Intergovernmental Relations | |
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Incumbent since 5 July 2024Vacant | |
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities | |
Member of | UK Government PM and Heads of Devolved Governments Council |
Seat | Westminster, London |
Appointer | Monarch |
Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
Inaugural holder | Michael Gove |
Formation | 18 September 2021 |
Responsibilities
editIn the launch of the renamed Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the Minister for Intergovernmental Relations is described to be spearheading coordination with the Territorial Offices and the devolved governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the Prime Minister's (and Minister for the Union's) behalf.[1]
List of ministers
editMinister | Term of office | Party | Ministry | |||
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Michael Gove | 18 September 2021 | 6 July 2022 | Conservative | Johnson (II) | ||
Nadhim Zahawi | 6 September 2022 | 25 October 2022 | Conservative | Truss | ||
Michael Gove | 25 October 2022 | 5 July 2024 | Conservative | Sunak |
References
edit- ^ "Ambitious plans to drive levelling up agenda". GOV.UK. 19 September 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.