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Brandon Lewis MP

Brandon Lewis MP

@BrandonLewis

Conservative MP for Great Yarmouth. Northern Ireland secretary from 2020 to 2022.

The Rundown Podcast: How Do Spending Reviews Work?
Economy
The Rundown Podcast: How Do Spending Reviews Work?
With Rachel Reeves finalising her comprehensive spending review next Wednesday, this week The Rundown is looking at what exactly it is and how the process works, going inside the battles between the Treasury and Whitehall departments on spending plans for the coming years, looking back at previous reviews and seeing what can be learnt ahead of the Chancellor’s big speech, and what it will say about this government’s priorities over the course of the Parliament.
World must unite to combat deep fake assaults on democracy
Technology
By Brandon Lewis MP
World must unite to combat deep fake assaults on democracy
With a narrow lead over his main rival, Michal Šimečka was cautiously optimistic of leading his party to victory.
How to fix the housing crisis? Put spades in the ground and build more homes
Communities
By Brandon Lewis MP
How to fix the housing crisis? Put spades in the ground and build more homes
As Members of Parliament, our time and attention is constantly sought across a wide range of problems – from laws that affect the whole country, to a highly specific personal case where we can use our position to improve the lives of our constituents, to whom we answer.
Tory Former Housing Minister Has Joined Pro-Building Pressure Group Taking On NIMBYs
Home affairs
Tory Former Housing Minister Has Joined Pro-Building Pressure Group Taking On NIMBYs
Conservative MP Brandon Lewis and Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh have joined housing campaign group PricedOut as Parliamentary Champions as they urge the Government to build more homes in order to fix the housing crisis.
Tory MP Compares Planning System To “A Scene From The Thick Of It”
Communities
By Alain Tolhurst
Tory MP Compares Planning System To “A Scene From The Thick Of It”
Former Conservative housing minister Brandon Lewis has said the UK's planning system means that the process to get permission for new developments resembles a scene from satirical TV programme “The Thick of It”.
Planning reform and densification will help our cities thrive
Communities
By Brandon Lewis MP
Planning reform and densification will help our cities thrive
It is becoming increasingly clear that Britain’s housing supply crisis is a direct consequence of our restrictive planning system.
Tories Are Torn Between The NIMBY Faithful And Voters Who Are Desperate For Houses
Political parties
Tories Are Torn Between The NIMBY Faithful And Voters Who Are Desperate For Houses
The Conservative party has found itself at a crossroads on housebuilding, and whichever way they turn they risk alienating voters.

'Bravery, vision and commitment': Brandon Lewis MP pays tribute to Lord Trimble
Obituaries
By Brandon Lewis MP
'Bravery, vision and commitment': Brandon Lewis MP pays tribute to Lord Trimble
It was with great sadness that I learnt this week of the death of David Trimble.
Northern Ireland Secretary Quits As Boris Johnson Desperately Clings To Power
Political parties
Northern Ireland Secretary Quits As Boris Johnson Desperately Clings To Power
The Northern Ireland secretary Brandon Lewis, along with multiple junior ministers, has quit following last night's dramatic sacking of Michael Gove and resignation of Welsh Secretary Simon Hart, as Boris Johnson desperately clings to power in Number 10.
Cabinet Minister Says It Is A 'Good Thing' Boris Johnson Wants To Win A Third Term As Leader
Political parties
Cabinet Minister Says It Is A "Good Thing" Boris Johnson Wants To Win A Third Term As Leader
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said Boris Johnson is the "right person" to lead the Conservatives into the next election and that it was a "good thing" he wanted to stay on.
Northern Ireland Secretary Says Just 'One Or Two' People Might Cooperate With New Troubles Legacy Body
Defence
Northern Ireland Secretary Says Just "One Or Two" People Might Cooperate With New Troubles Legacy Body
It is possible that just a small handful of people, maybe "one or two", will agree to cooperate with a new body being set up by the government to deal the legacy of The Troubles, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has said.
Brandon Lewis: Troubles legacy is the hardest thing I've faced in government
Defence
By Adam Payne
Brandon Lewis: Troubles legacy is the hardest thing I've faced in government
Brandon Lewis faces huge challenges in seeking to address Northern Ireland’s past. He tells Adam Payne the dilemma gives him sleepless nights, but can his new plan finally put the Troubles to rest? Photography by Paul Faith
Brandon Lewis Suggests Legal Advice On Overriding Northern Ireland Protocol Will Not Be Published
Brexit
Brandon Lewis Suggests Legal Advice On Overriding Northern Ireland Protocol Will Not Be Published
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has suggested the full legal advice the government has received on the lawfulness of a contentious new bill seeking to override parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol will not be published.
Downing Street “Haven’t Managed To Identify” Staff Who Abused Cleaners And Security
Political parties
Downing Street “Haven’t Managed To Identify” Staff Who Abused Cleaners And Security
A Cabinet minister has claimed that Downing Street has not yet identified the staff accused of abusing cleaning and security staff in Sue Gray’s “partygate” report.
Northern Ireland Secretary Says Legislation To Overhaul Protocol “Was Never On The Cards” This Week
Brexit
Northern Ireland Secretary Says Legislation To Overhaul Protocol “Was Never On The Cards” This Week
The Northern Ireland Secretary has dismissed suggestions the UK planned to overhaul its the post-Brexit trade agreement with the EU this week, despite Boris Johnson and other Cabinet ministers indicating this could be the case.
Minister Says A Lawmaker Can Be A Lawbreaker But Insists PM Didn't Lie To Parliament Over Partygate
Coronavirus
Minister Says A Lawmaker Can Be A Lawbreaker But Insists PM Didn't Lie To Parliament Over Partygate
Brandon Lewis has claimed Boris Johnson said "what he believed to be the truth" over Downing Street parties after the Prime Minister received a fine from police over a gathering held during lockdown.
Brandon Lewis Confirms British Troops Will Not Be Deployed To Ukraine As UK Looks For Diplomatic Solution
Foreign affairs
Brandon Lewis Confirms British Troops Will Not Be Deployed To Ukraine As UK Looks For Diplomatic Solution
Northern Ireland secretary Brandon Lewis said the UK is focused on a “diplomatic solution” to Russian aggression against Ukraine as he confirmed British troops will not be sent to the region.
The Troubles Legacy Bill Is Delayed Again And May Not Become Law Until Summer
Defence
The Troubles Legacy Bill Is Delayed Again And May Not Become Law Until Summer
Exclusive: A contentious bill which deals with Troubles legacy cases faces not being put into law until the summer, as the government is still ironing out the final details of the legislation.
Ireland Says A Post-Brexit Trade Resolution This Year Is A 'Very Tall Order'
Brexit
Ireland Says A Post-Brexit Trade Resolution This Year Is A "Very Tall Order"
The UK and the European Union reaching an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol before 2022 is a "very tall order" and "unlikely to happen," Ireland's foreign minister has said.
Westminster Orders Northern Ireland's Leaders To Set Up Abortion Services Immediately
Health
Westminster Orders Northern Ireland's Leaders To Set Up Abortion Services Immediately
The UK government has intervened on abortion access in Northern Ireland with the secretary of state Brandon Lewis issuing a directive ordering Stormont to roll out services.
Government Calls For Northern Ireland Protocol To Be Drastically Rewritten
Brexit
Government Calls For Northern Ireland Protocol To Be Drastically Rewritten
The government has called for the Northern Ireland Protocol to be fundamentally changed, with Brandon Lewis, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, warning "we cannot go on as we are".
UK Government Will Force Northern Ireland To Implement Abortion Services 'Sooner Rather Than Later'
Home affairs
UK Government Will Force Northern Ireland To Implement Abortion Services "Sooner Rather Than Later"
Brandon Lewis has warned Stormont he is running out of patience over its failure to implement abortion services in Northern Ireland and will not wait much longer to intervene.
DUP And Sinn Fein Strike Agreement On Irish Language To Prevent Stormont Collapse
Home affairs
DUP And Sinn Fein Strike Agreement On Irish Language To Prevent Stormont Collapse
Northern Ireland's Executive has avoided falling apart again after the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Fein reached an agreement on Irish language legislation late last night.
Brandon Lewis Claims EU 'Really Struggles To Understand' Complexities Of Northern Ireland
Brexit
Brandon Lewis Claims EU "Really Struggles To Understand" Complexities Of Northern Ireland
The European Union "really struggles to understand" delicate issues of identity in Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis has said, as the government continues to be at loggerheads with Brussels over post-Brexit arrangements for the province.
Government Will 'Strain Every Sinew' To Stop Northern Ireland Executive Collapsing Again
Home affairs
Government Will 'Strain Every Sinew' To Stop Northern Ireland Executive Collapsing Again
The secretary of state for Northern Ireland has urged political parties in Stormont to come together and stop their government falling apart again.
Northern Ireland Secretary Says Government Is 'Truly Sorry' For Ballymurphy Killings
Home affairs
Northern Ireland Secretary Says Government Is "Truly Sorry" For Ballymurphy Killings
Brandon Lewis has apologised for the Ballymurphy shootings in a parliamentary statement today, but Boris Johnson faces mounting criticism for not making a more formal apology to the families of the victims.
Brandon Lewis Rejects Calls To Hold Emergency Summit Over Violence In Northern Ireland
Brexit
Brandon Lewis Rejects Calls To Hold Emergency Summit Over Violence In Northern Ireland
Violence on the streets of Northern Ireland has subsided in recent days, Secretary of State Brandon Lewis has said, as the government faces growing calls to convene an urgent meeting with the Republic of Ireland's government.
Northern Ireland Secretary Claims Food Supply Issues Have Been Caused By Covid, Not Brexit
Coronavirus
Northern Ireland Secretary Claims Food Supply Issues Have Been Caused By Covid, Not Brexit
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has claimed disruption to food supplies have mainly been triggered by the Covid crisis, rather than Brexit.
Theresa May And Other Senior Tories Have Hit Out At The Government After It Admitted It Will Break International Law
Brexit
Theresa May And Other Senior Tories Have Hit Out At The Government After It Admitted It Will Break International Law
The former Prime Minister Theresa May and a number of senior Tories have criticised the Government’s plans to break international law with an update to the Brexit divorce deal.
Priti Patel to unveil plan to quarantine all UK arrivals amid Conservative opposition
Coronavirus
Priti Patel to unveil plan to quarantine all UK arrivals amid Conservative opposition
Priti Patel will spell out the Government’s plans to quarantine all international arrivals later, in the teeth of opposition from some Conservative MPs.
Government willing to extend furlough scheme 'beyond June', Cabinet minister reveals
Coronavirus
Government willing to extend furlough scheme 'beyond June', Cabinet minister reveals
The Government is willing to extend its furlough wage scheme "beyond June", according to a senior Cabinet minister.
Coronavirus: Cabinet minister claims unused Turkish PPE a ‘good example’ of bid to protect frontline from inadequate gear
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Cabinet minister claims unused Turkish PPE a ‘good example’ of bid to protect frontline from inadequate gear
The fact that officials stepped in to stop a shipment of personal protective equipment from Turkey being used is a “good example” of the Government’s efforts to shield staff from the coronavirus, a Cabinet minister has said.
Jump in people taking steps to get into home ownership
Communities
By Brandon Lewis MP
Jump in people taking steps to get into home ownership
Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis MP writes for PoliticsHome about the increase in people saving for a deposit following the launch of the Own Your Home campaign last year.
Building affordable housing to support aspiration
Communities
By Brandon Lewis MP
Building affordable housing to support aspiration
With the Government’s new Help to Buy ISAs becoming available today, the Housing Minister sets out the measures being taken to supply enough new UK housing to match homeownership aspirations.