Ministerial role

Minister for Intergovernmental Relations

Organisations: Cabinet Office

Responsibilities

As Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, the role holder leads coordination with the devolved administrations on the Prime Minister’s behalf, working closely with the Territorial Offices, to make sure that across government work is being done on behalf of the entire United Kingdom: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Previous holders of this role

1. The Rt Hon Darren Jones MP

   2025 to 2026

2. The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP

   2024 to 2025

3. The Rt Hon Michael Gove

   2021 to 2022

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  • 14 July 2026
  • Press release
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  • 18 June 2026
  • Press release
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  • 26 August 2025
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  • 30 July 2025
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  • 07 July 2025
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  • 14 May 2025
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• Cardiff set for UK Government jobs boost to drive growth
  • 14 May 2025
  • Press release
• Cyber attacks are "wake up call" for businesses - Pat McFadden
  • 02 May 2025
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• Mass cancellation of government credit cards in crackdown on wasteful spend
  • 18 March 2025
  • News story
• Shortlist Of Design Teams Announced For National Memorial For Queen Elizabeth II
  • 25 February 2025
  • Press release

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