Home Secretary
The home secretary in the United Kingdom is a senior minister of the British Government and the head of the Home Office. Since 25 October 2022, the office has been held by Suella Braverman. She is responsible for immigration, the police and other matters relating to the safety of the United Kingdom.
Secretary of State for the Home Department | |
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Home Office | |
Style | Home Secretary (informal) The Right Honourable (UK and the Commonwealth) |
Status | Great Office of State |
Member of | Cabinet Privy Council National Security Council |
Reports to | The prime minister |
Seat | Westminster |
Appointer | The Crown on advice of the prime minister |
Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
Formation | 27 March 1782 |
First holder | Earl of Shelburne |
Website | www |
The shadow home secretary is Yvette Cooper.