Ministerial role
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
Organisations:
Northern Ireland Office
Current role holder:
Matthew Patrick MP
Responsibilities
Current role holder
Matthew Patrick MP
Matthew Patrick was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Northern Ireland Office on 7 September 2025. He was elected as the MP for Wirral West in July 2024.
Prior to becoming an MP, Matthew worked in financial services and energy regulation.
Ministerial Responsibilities
- Lead on economic growth.
- Lead on public service transformation.
- Support the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in engagements with the NI Executive.
- Support the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland with external affairs and engagement with stakeholders across Northern Ireland.
- Support the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on national security, legacy, and political stability as required.
- Support the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the NIO’s parliamentary activity in the Commons.