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Robert Jenrick MP

Robert Jenrick MP

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

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Robert Jenrick to unveil radical shake-up of ‘complex and outdated planning system’ this week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Robert Jenrick to unveil radical shake-up of ‘complex and outdated planning system’ this week
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick is due to unveil a radical shake-up of the “complex and outdated planning system” this week.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.
Robert Jenrick agrees to publish documents in Tory donor planning row but accuses Labour of ‘baseless innuendo’
Political parties
Robert Jenrick agrees to publish documents in Tory donor planning row but accuses Labour of ‘baseless innuendo’
Robert Jenrick has caved in to Labour’s demands to publish the documentation around his unlawful decision to approve a £1billion development submitted by a Tory donor.
Ministers pledge extra £105m to keep homeless people off the streets during pandemic
Coronavirus
Ministers pledge extra £105m to keep homeless people off the streets during pandemic
The Government is committing £105million to keep homeless people in hotels during the coronavirus pandemic.
Labour mounts Commons bid for Robert Jenrick documents in Tory donor planning row
Communities
Labour mounts Commons bid for Robert Jenrick documents in Tory donor planning row
Labour are mounting a Commons bid to force Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick to publish all documents relating to a controversial planning decision.
Boris Johnson has 'full confidence' in Robert Jenrick despite new twist in Tory donor planning row
Political parties
Boris Johnson has 'full confidence' in Robert Jenrick despite new twist in Tory donor planning row
Number 10 said Boris Johnson still has "full confidence" in Robert Jenrick despite new revelations in the row over a Tory donor's planned development.
Builders could work longer hours to halt coronavirus spread as ministers unveil construction sector rescue plan
Coronavirus
Builders could work longer hours to halt coronavirus spread as ministers unveil construction sector rescue plan
Construction sites could see longer working hours to help them maintain social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic, ministers have said.
The Breakfast Briefing: Rashford 1-0 Johnson, fresh pressure on Jenrick, row brewing over MP complaint system
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Rashford 1-0 Johnson, fresh pressure on Jenrick, row brewing over MP complaint system
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Wednesday, June 17.
Robert Jenrick row: MPs demand papers on £1bn Richard Desmond property deal as they warn public trust could be ‘eroded‘
Communities
Robert Jenrick row: MPs demand papers on £1bn Richard Desmond property deal as they warn public trust could be ‘eroded‘
Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick is facing fresh pressure to release papers on his controversial decision to grant planning permission on a site owned by a Conservative donor.
Robert Jenrick criticised for swerving Commons grilling on 'unlawful approval' of Tory donor development
Communities
Robert Jenrick criticised for swerving Commons grilling on 'unlawful approval' of Tory donor development
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has been criticised for failing to turn up to the Commons and answer questions over his unlawful decision to approve the planning application of a Conservative donor.
Junior minister rebuked in Commons for 'questioning judgement' of Speaker Lindsay Hoyle
Communities
Junior minister rebuked in Commons for 'questioning judgement' of Speaker Lindsay Hoyle
Junior minister Chris Pincher was rebuked in the Commons for "questioning the judgement" of Speaker Lindsay Hoyle after he was sent to respond to an urgent question on his boss's conduct.
Labour call on Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick to 'come clean' over property decision after £12k Tory donation
Communities
Labour call on Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick to 'come clean' over property decision after £12k Tory donation
Labour have urged Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick to "come clean" over a property deal he approved which affected a Conservative donor who later handed over £12,000 to the party.
Covid-19: Halt on evictions for private tenants extended for two months
Coronavirus
Covid-19: Halt on evictions for private tenants extended for two months
The halt on evictions from social and private rented properties has been extended for another two months, the Government has revealed.
Boris Johnson announces those people ‘shielding’ from coronavirus can leave homes from Monday
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson announces those people ‘shielding’ from coronavirus can leave homes from Monday
More than two million people “shielding” themselves from coronavirus will be able to leave their homes from Monday, Boris Johnson has announced.
Dominic Cummings row: Minister says families should 'try their best' to follow lockdown rules
Coronavirus
Dominic Cummings row: Minister says families should 'try their best' to follow lockdown rules
Families should "try their best" to follow the lockdown rules following the row over Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham, a minister has said.
Robert Jenrick defends ‘confusing’ new ‘stay alert’ coronavirus message ahead of PM’s speech
Coronavirus
Robert Jenrick defends ‘confusing’ new ‘stay alert’ coronavirus message ahead of PM’s speech
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has defended the Government’s decision to change its official advice from “stay home” to “stay alert”.
Coronavirus: Communities Secretary vows priority council housing for people fleeing domestic abuse
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Communities Secretary vows priority council housing for people fleeing domestic abuse
People fleeing domestic abuse will be given priority for council housing amid fears of a surge in cases during the coronavirus lockdown, the Communities Secretary has announced.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick defends 150-mile trip to family home during coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick defends 150-mile trip to family home during coronavirus lockdown
Robert Jenrick has defended making a 150-mile journey to his family home, despite telling the country to stay indoors during the coronavirus pandemic.
UK to double coronavirus testing to 25,000 a day within a fortnight, Cabinet minister claims
Coronavirus
UK to double coronavirus testing to 25,000 a day within a fortnight, Cabinet minister claims
Britain will double the amount of coronavirus tests it is carrying out to 25,000 a day within two weeks, a Cabinet minister has claimed.