Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP
Biography
Steve Reed OBE was appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 5 July 2024. He was elected as the MP for Streatham and Croydon North in July 2024.
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Secretary of State has overall responsibility for the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. He has specific responsibilities for:
- budget, including Official Development Assistance (ODA)
- international relations
- senior appointments
- economic growth