The home secretary in the United Kingdom is a senior minister of the British Government and the head of the Home Office. Since 5 July 2024, the office has been held by Yvette Cooper. She is responsible for immigration, the police and other matters relating to the safety of the United Kingdom.[1]
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 |