Ministerial role

Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union

Organisations: Department for Exiting the European Union

Responsibilities

The Secretary of State is responsible for the work of the Department for Exiting the European Union.

Responsibilities include:

● Direct negotiations with the European Union

● Conducting the negotiations on behalf of the Prime Minister including supporting bilateral discussions on EU exit with Brussels, Member States and other countries

● Working closely with the UK’s devolved administrations, Parliament, and a wide range of other interested parties on the approach to negotiations

● Leading and co-ordinating cross-government work to seize the opportunities of EU Exit and ensure a smooth process of exit on the best possible terms

● Overall leadership and direction of the Department

Previous holders of this role

  1. The Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP

    2018 to 2020

  2. The Rt Hon Dominic Raab

    2018 to 2018

  3. The Rt Hon David Davis MP

    2016 to 2018