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Portrait of James Brokenshire

Former Member of Parliament

James Brokenshire

Conservative MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup

At a glanceJames Brokenshire was a Conservative MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup.

Early day motions4 tabled
22 Apr 2008 HYLANDS POST OFFICE, HORNCHURCH 12 sig.
8 Mar 2006 NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION 42 sig.
26 Jan 2006 ROYAL TOURNAMENT 37 sig.
3 Nov 2005 MOTOCROSS CIRCUIT IN RAINHAM 14 sig.
Full parliamentary career10 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Home Office) · Home Office 13 Feb 2020 – 7 Jul 2021
  • Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 30 Apr 2018 – 24 Jul 2019
  • Secretary of State for Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland Office 14 Jul 2016 – 8 Jan 2018
  • Minister of State (Home Office) (Security and Immigration) · Home Office 8 Feb 2014 – 14 Jul 2016
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) · Home Office 11 May 2011 – 8 Feb 2014
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) · Home Office 13 May 2010 – 11 May 2011

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) · Home Office 8 Nov 2006 – 6 May 2010

Previous seats

  • Old Bexley and Sidcup · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 7 Oct 2021
  • Hornchurch · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 5 May 2005 – 7 Oct 2021

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£137,342 · 2021/22
Staffing£67,087
Miscellaneous£32,240
Winding Up£31,933

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about James Brokenshire, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is James Brokenshire?

James Brokenshire was a Member of Parliament who represented Old Bexley and Sidcup in the House of Commons. See James Brokenshire's official Parliament profile.

Which party did James Brokenshire represent?

James Brokenshire sat as Conservative. See James Brokenshire's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did James Brokenshire represent?

James Brokenshire was the Member of Parliament for Old Bexley and Sidcup. See James Brokenshire's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for James Brokenshire?

James Brokenshire has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See James Brokenshire's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.