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From Kris Hopkins
  • Minister Hopkins urges politics students to have their say

    Down High School pupils welcomed UK Government Minister Kris Hopkins to a meeting of the school’s current affairs society.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Four NI charities for women and girls to receive UK Government funding

    Four Northern Ireland charities helping disadvantaged women and girls are to receive £500,000 UK Government funding.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Industrial Strategy on the agenda at latest Business Advisory Group

    Minister Kris Hopkins hosted a meeting of the BAG at Camlin Group today, where the focus was two of the pillars of the Industrial Strategy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Second Voluntary & Community sector round-table

    Kris Hopkins MP chaired the event, which was hosted by Stepping Stones NI.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 'Turing's Law' extended to gay and bisexual men convicted in Northern Ireland

    Minister Kris Hopkins welcomes change in legislation allowing NI men to have their convictions quashed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Tribute to fallen heroes on Remembrance Day

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, attended today’s Remembrance Sunday service at Belfast City Hall, where he laid a wreath on behalf of the Government.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Appointment of new members to Equality Commission

    Parliamentary Under Secretary of State announces the appointment of Equality Commission members

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Elections consultation promises streamlined service for NI voters

    Consultation paper launched into how electoral services can be delivered following the introduction of digital registration.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Hopkins cheers on Northern Ireland athletes in Rio 2016 Olympics

    With Rio 2016 Olympic Games only days away, Northern Ireland sports enthusiasts will put everything to one side for the next few weeks and will be cheering on their local athletes who will be taking part in these world-class…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Greenwich council newspaper

    Response from the government issuing proceedings.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Homelessness update

    Written ministerial statement by Kris Hopkins with an update on homelessness.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Thousands of granny flats benefiting from Council Tax cut

    More than 2,400 homes have benefited from the new discounts across the country.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Local government update

    Written ministerial statement by Kris Hopkins on actions by DCLG relating to local government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cheers all round for Community Pubs Day

    Ministers announce measures designed to bolster the Great British Pub and protect it for future generations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Targeted action for Community Clear Up day as part of national spring clean

    Communities are today rolling up their sleeves to participate in a national spring clean to help spruce up our favourite public places in time for summer.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Unpublished research reports commissioned by the last administration

    Written ministerial statement by Kris Hopkins on unpublished research reports commissioned by the last administration.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transparency in Rother district council

    Kris Hopkins writes to Rother council about apparent failings to comply with the Local Government Transparency Code 2014 and lack of accountability on decisions made about pay and reward of staff.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Local authority publicity

    Kris Hopkins on the Secretary of State's decision to issue notices to 3 councils that have been publishing fortnightly municipal newspapers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cheers all round for community pubs day

    A national celebration day will be held on 23 March for the hundreds of pubs listed as assets of community value.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Borough of Greenwich

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich council has been served a direction under Section 4a of the Local Government Act.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government