Minister for the Union

The Minister for the Union is a position created by Boris Johnson during his first ministry,[1][2][3] to be held concurrently with his duties as Prime Minister.[4] Johnson proposed the position during the 2019 Conservative Party leadership campaign.[5] The office is intended to emphasise Johnson's commitment to strengthening the bond between the countries of the United Kingdom.[3] He is the first Prime Minister to adopt the title.[6]

Minister for the Union
Arms of Her Majesty's Government
Incumbent
Boris Johnson
since 26 July 2019
SeatWestminster, London
AppointerThe British Monarch
Term lengthHer Majesty's pleasure
Inaugural holderBoris Johnson
Formation26 July 2019
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On 4 September 2019, the Government announced £10 million in funding to support the Prime Minister's work as Minister for the Union.[7]

The post has been retained by Johnson in his second ministry.[8][9]

List of Ministers
Name Portrait Took office Party Ref
Boris Johnson 26 July 2019 (2019-07-26) Conservative [3][6]

References
  1. "Full list of new ministerial and government appointments: July 2019". GOV.UK. 30 July 2019. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  2. Sparrow, Andrew (26 July 2019). "Boris Johnson tells Merkel EU must abandon backstop if it wants Brexit deal - live news". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 27 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
  3. "Boris Johnson 'absolutely' rules out pre-Brexit election". BBC News. 26 July 2019. Archived from the original on 27 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
  4. Minister for the Union is distinct from the office of PM; it is listed separately from Prime Minister and its ex officio titles of First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service. See: "Full list of new ministerial and government appointments: July 2019". Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2019. "Ministerial appointments: February 2020". Archived from the original on 14 February 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2020. @e_casalicchio (13 February 2020). "Confirmed facts amid #reshuffle chaos: 🚩Full Cabinet list below from Number 10" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. Yeomans, Emma (1 July 2019). "Boris Johnson wants extra role as 'minister for the Union'". The Times. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
  6. Woodcock, Andrew (26 July 2019). "Boris Johnson accused of 'cynical rebranding' after appointing himself 'Minister for the Union'". The Independent. Archived from the original on 27 July 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
  7. "Spending Round 2019: Departmental Settlements". gov.uk. 4 September 2019. Archived from the original on 5 September 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  8. "Ministerial appointments: February 2020". GOV.UK. 13 February 2020. Archived from the original on 14 February 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  9. @e_casalicchio (13 February 2020). "Confirmed facts amid #reshuffle chaos: 🚩Full Cabinet list below from Number 10" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 February 2020 – via Twitter.
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