The Minister for Intergovernmental Relations is a ministerial position for the intergovernmental relations in the United Kingdom. It was created by Boris Johnson in the second substantive reshuffle of his second government for Michael Gove, who was also the newly appointed Secretary of State for Levelling Up. The post was vacant from the 6 July 2022 until the appointment of Nadhim Zahawi on 6 September 2022.
Hamish Falconer became minister for Intergovernmental relations on 20 July 2026.
Responsibilities In the launch of the renamed Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the Minister for Intergovernmental Relations is described to be spearheading coordination with the Territorial Offices and the devolved governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the Prime Minister's (and Minister for the Union's) behalf.
List of ministers Minister Term of office Concurrent office(s) Party MinistryMinister for Intergovernmental Relations Michael Gove 18 September 2021 6 July 2022 Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Conservative Johnson Nadhim Zahawi 6 September 2022 25 October 2022 Chancellor of the Duchy of LancasterMinister for Equalities Truss Michael Gove 25 October 2022 5 July 2024 Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities SunakPat McFadden5 September 20246 September 2025 Chancellor of the Duchy of LancasterLabourStarmerDarren Jones6 September 202520 July 2026 Chancellor of the Duchy of LancasterChief Secretary to the Prime MinisterHamish Falconer20 July 2026IncumbentMinister for European RelationsLabour Burnham
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