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Robert Jenrick MP

Robert Jenrick MP

Conservative MP for Newark and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

Top Stories: Government Considers Housing Asylum Seekers on Boats, New Bill Could Block Prison Releases
Home affairs
Top Stories: Government Considers Housing Asylum Seekers on Boats, New Bill Could Block Prison Releases
Government is set to confirm a range of new plans aimed at reducing the use of asylum seeker hotels, which could include use of accommodation on ships and in unused military bases.
Top Stories: Migration Bill Fights Off Rebellion, New Powers For Landlords To Evict 'Unruly' Tenants
Home affairs
Top Stories: Migration Bill Fights Off Rebellion, New Powers For Landlords To Evict "Unruly" Tenants
The government has avoided a major rebellion on the Illegal Migration Bill after the legislation was debated in the Commons on Monday evening.
Rishi Sunak Says He Would Not Hand Out Honours To Family Members
Parliament
Rishi Sunak Says He Would Not Hand Out Honours To Family Members
Rishi Sunak has said he would not put forward his own family members for honours, in response to a question about criticism aimed at Boris Johnson for nominating his father for a knighthood.
Immigration Minister Warns Against 'Demonising' Migrants After Suella Braverman's 'Invasion' Comment
Communities
Immigration Minister Warns Against "Demonising" Migrants After Suella Braverman's "Invasion" Comment
Robert Jenrick has said that ministers need to "choose words carefully" after the Home Secretary has faced criticism for describing migrants arriving on the south coast of England as an "invasion" in a Commons debate on Monday.

The West must take Putin’s threat to deploy nuclear weapons seriously as tensions escalate
Defence
By Robert Jenrick MP
The West must take Putin’s threat to deploy nuclear weapons seriously as tensions escalate
Vladimir Putin’s war continues to go from bad to worse. Buoyed by the stunning advances made in the Kharkiv region in early September, Ukraine’s counter-offensive is progressing deeper into Russian-occupied territory.
MPs Pressure Government To Overhaul Pets In Rental Homes Law After 1-in-5 Landlords Ban Animals
Communities
MPs Pressure Government To Overhaul Pets In Rental Homes Law After 1-in-5 Landlords Ban Animals
Exclusive: More than 30 MPs representing all major parties have signed a letter urging housing secretary Robert Jenrick to amend legislation to enable more tenants to live with pets.
Boris Johnson Faces Tory Revolt Over “Radical' Planning Reform – But Risks Angering Voters If He Backs Down
Communities
Boris Johnson Faces Tory Revolt Over “Radical" Planning Reform – But Risks Angering Voters If He Backs Down
When a new white paper on overhauling planning laws to speed up housebuilding was revealed last year, Boris Johnson bombastically declared he would “tear it down and start again”, but a looming rebellion now threatens to pour cold water on his grand plans. 
More Than 500,000 People In England Were Pinged By NHS Test and Trace App In A Single Week
Coronavirus
More Than 500,000 People In England Were Pinged By NHS Test and Trace App In A Single Week
Over half-a-million people in England were sent self-isolation alerts via the NHS Covid app in a single week, new stats reveal.
Government's Food Advisor Says Plan To Break 'Junk Food Cycle' Won't Push Up Food Prices
Health
Government's Food Advisor Says Plan To Break "Junk Food Cycle" Won't Push Up Food Prices
A new food strategy which proposes prescribing vegetables on the NHS and increasing taxes on sugar and salt would help protect the health service, its author has claimed.
Government Accused Of An 'Act Of Gross Negligence' With Blanket End To Face Covering Rules
Coronavirus
Government Accused Of An "Act Of Gross Negligence" With Blanket End To Face Covering Rules
Unions and campaign groups have criticised government plans to end requirements for face coverings to be used in public places.
Compulsory Face Masks To Be Scrapped From 19 July, Says Robert Jenrick
Coronavirus
Compulsory Face Masks To Be Scrapped From 19 July, Says Robert Jenrick
A cabinet minister has suggested that the final stage of lockdown lifting — including an end to compulsory face coverings — is on track to go ahead on 19 July amid “very promising” coronavirus data.
Minister Rejects Andy Burnham’s Call For Extra Vaccines In Greater Manchester, As Covid Cases Surge
Coronavirus
Minister Rejects Andy Burnham’s Call For Extra Vaccines In Greater Manchester, As Covid Cases Surge
Robert Jenrick has dismissed a bid by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham for vaccine supplies to be diverted to his region from areas with lower rates of Covid-19.
Minister Hints At Waning Confidence In 21 June Easing As Government Takes “Safety First” Approach
Coronavirus
Minister Hints At Waning Confidence In 21 June Easing As Government Takes “Safety First” Approach
Housing minister Robert Jenrick has insisted that the government is being “cautious” as it approaches the crucial decision on whether to go ahead with the final stage of lockdown lifting.
Minister Denies Tens Of Thousands Of People Died Unnecessarily During Pandemic
Coronavirus
Minister Denies Tens Of Thousands Of People Died Unnecessarily During Pandemic
A senior minister has said Dominic Cummings was wrong to claim that tens of thousands of people died unnecessarily as a result of the government's handling of coronavirus.
Non-Essential Shops Will Soon Be Able To Open Until 10pm In A Major Boost To Retailers
Coronavirus
Non-Essential Shops Will Soon Be Able To Open Until 10pm In A Major Boost To Retailers
Retailers will be able to open until 10pm from April 12 as the government extends Christmas shopping hours in a bid to boost the high street after months of closure.
Robert Jenrick Admits “There Will Be Delay” In Over 50s Getting First Vaccine Dose But Insists April Target Will Be Met
Coronavirus
Robert Jenrick Admits “There Will Be Delay” In Over 50s Getting First Vaccine Dose But Insists April Target Will Be Met
Issues over Covid-19 vaccine supply revealed by NHS England will result in “some delay” for the over-50s in getting their first jab, a senior Cabinet minister has admitted.
Furious Tory Cladding Campaigner Slates Government's 'Incompetent' Handling Of The Crisis
Home affairs
Furious Tory Cladding Campaigner Slates Government's "Incompetent" Handling Of The Crisis
Boris Johnson must take personal charge of the cladding crisis from “incompetent” Robert Jenrick’s housing department, according to Tory backbencher Stephen McPartland.
Robert Jenrick Defends Government Handling Of Pandemic After 'Monumental Mistakes' Claim
Coronavirus
Robert Jenrick Defends Government Handling Of Pandemic After "Monumental Mistakes" Claim
After the UK recorded 100,000 deaths from Covid-19 Labour has accused the government of "monumental mistakes" in its handling of the pandemic.
Christmas Plans Are Confused Again After Robert Jenrick Warned The Government “Won’t Hesitate” On Tougher Tiers
Coronavirus
Christmas Plans Are Confused Again After Robert Jenrick Warned The Government “Won’t Hesitate” On Tougher Tiers
The dramatically scaled-back Christmas relaxation of Covid rules could be altered again after Robert Jenrick warned the government “won't hesitate” to act.
A Cabinet Minister Has Said Families Should Use “Personal Judgement” When Making Plans For Christmas
Coronavirus
A Cabinet Minister Has Said Families Should Use “Personal Judgement” When Making Plans For Christmas
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has said people should use their “personal judgement” during the five-day relaxation of coronavirus restrictions over Christmas despite pressure for it to be scrapped.
Boris Johnson Has Rejected A Plea By Tory MPs To Allocate Tiers On A Local Basis
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Has Rejected A Plea By Tory MPs To Allocate Tiers On A Local Basis
Boris Johnson has rejected pleas from his own MPs to allocate the tiers for coronavirus restrictions on a more local basis amid anger over the government’s plans post-lockdown.
Andy Burnham Has Blamed Boris Johnson For The Failure To Reach A Deal For Greater Manchester Over A Tier 3 Lockdown
Coronavirus
Andy Burnham Has Blamed Boris Johnson For The Failure To Reach A Deal For Greater Manchester Over A Tier 3 Lockdown
Andy Burnham has blamed Boris Johnson for the collapse in talks over a cash settlement for Greater Manchester as it faces the highest level of coronavirus restrictions.
Andy Burnham Has Been Accused Of “Playing Chicken' With People’s Lives As The Coronavirus Cash Row Escalates
Coronavirus
Andy Burnham Has Been Accused Of “Playing Chicken" With People’s Lives As The Coronavirus Cash Row Escalates
Andy Burnham has been accused of blackmailing the government and “playing chicken with somebody else's life” by councillors in Greater Manchester, amid the ongoing row over putting the region into a Tier 3 lockdown.
The Government May Need Stricter Measures Than The New Three-Tier System, A Cabinet Minister Has Admitted
Coronavirus
The Government May Need Stricter Measures Than The New Three-Tier System, A Cabinet Minister Has Admitted
The government may have to “go even further” and introduce stricter measures than unveiled yesterday to tackle areas with high levels of coronavirus, Robert Jenrick has admitted.
Robert Jenrick Has Admitted Local Covid Lockdowns Haven't Had Their Desired Impact, But The North Still Faces Restrictions
Coronavirus
Robert Jenrick Has Admitted Local Covid Lockdowns Haven't Had Their Desired Impact, But The North Still Faces Restrictions
Robert Jenrick has admitted local coronavirus lockdown restrictions haven't had the impact they had hoped for despite reports that pubs and restaurants in northern England could be forced to close again.
A Government Minister Says The UK Is Entering A 'Period Of Particular Concern' Amid A Surge In Coronavirus Cases
Coronavirus
A Government Minister Says The UK Is Entering A "Period Of Particular Concern" Amid A Surge In Coronavirus Cases
Robert Jenrick has warned the UK is entering a "period of particular concern" following a fresh surge in coronavirus cases.
Robert Jenrick says he regrets sitting next to and texting Tory donor at heart of Westferry row as he defends planning shake-up
Communities
Robert Jenrick says he regrets sitting next to and texting Tory donor at heart of Westferry row as he defends planning shake-up
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has said he regrets sitting next to and exchanging messages with a Conservative donor at the heart of a major planning row, as he outlined a raft of changes to England’s home-building rules.
Robert Jenrick vows to ‘cut red tape’ with major planning shake-up — but Labour brand it a ‘developer’s charter’ amid social housing warning
Communities
Robert Jenrick vows to ‘cut red tape’ with major planning shake-up — but Labour brand it a ‘developer’s charter’ amid social housing warning
A host of changes to England’s planning system will “cut red tape, but not standards”, Robert Jenrick has claimed, as critics accused the Government of weakening social housing requirements.
Robert Jenrick to unveil radical shake-up of ‘complex and outdated planning system’ this week
Communities
Robert Jenrick to unveil radical shake-up of ‘complex and outdated planning system’ this week
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick is due to unveil a radical shake-up of the “complex and outdated planning system” this week.
Robert Jenrick defends approving Tory donor’s £1bn development and dismisses lobbying claims as ‘occupational hazard’
Communities
Robert Jenrick defends approving Tory donor’s £1bn development and dismisses lobbying claims as ‘occupational hazard’
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has defended approving a £1billion project which was later overturned and dismissed claims of lobbying by its Conservative-donating developer as an "occupational hazard”.
Robert Jenrick overruled senior officials who ‘begged’ him to block Tory donor’s £1bn development, says whistleblower
Communities
Robert Jenrick overruled senior officials who ‘begged’ him to block Tory donor’s £1bn development, says whistleblower
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has been accused of overruling senior civil servants who “begged” him not to approve a £1billion development from a Tory donor, according to a Whitehall whistleblower.
Just one in six Labour voters think Keir Starmer wrong to sack Rebecca Long-Bailey, snap poll shows
Communities
Just one in six Labour voters think Keir Starmer wrong to sack Rebecca Long-Bailey, snap poll shows
Just 16% of Labour voters think Keir Starmer was wrong to sack Rebecca Long-Bailey amid a row over anti-semitism, according to a new poll.
Labour refer Robert Jenrick to Commons sleaze watchdog as Westferry planning row rumbles on
Coronavirus
Labour refer Robert Jenrick to Commons sleaze watchdog as Westferry planning row rumbles on
Labour have referred Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick to Parliament's standards watchdog as they accused Boris Johnson of trying to sweep the Westferry planning row "under the carpet".
Westferry row: Boris Johnson has ‘full confidence’ in Robert Jenrick as Labour say PM’s ‘judgement’ in question
Communities
Westferry row: Boris Johnson has ‘full confidence’ in Robert Jenrick as Labour say PM’s ‘judgement’ in question
Boris Johnson still has full confidence in Robert Jenrick and considers a row over a controversial housing development pushed for by a Tory donor “closed”, Number 10 has said.
Tory dinner did not ‘buy Richard Desmond a decision’ in Robert Jenrick planning row, minister says
Communities
Tory dinner did not ‘buy Richard Desmond a decision’ in Robert Jenrick planning row, minister says
A Conservative fundraising dinner did not buy billionaire Tory donor Richard Desmond “a decision” from Robert Jenrick over a controversial property development, minister Nadhim Zahawi has said.
Robert Jenrick facing fresh questions over Tory donor planning row after 'explosive' documents released
Communities
Robert Jenrick facing fresh questions over Tory donor planning row after 'explosive' documents released
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick must explain "explosive" new documents on his contact with a Conservative donor whose property development he controversially approved, Labour have said.