Conor McGinn responds to Government delay in appointing a Security Minister

“Britain’s national security is under threat 24 hours a day, seven days a week but the UK has not had a Security Minister in position for over a month.

“Following today’s events, it raises questions about who in Government is overseeing the most serious task of keeping the British public safe and secure.

“It beggars belief that the Prime Minister has failed to appoint a replacement for James Brokenshire. He’s either forgotten or doesn’t think it’s important.

“This is just the latest security lapse from a Prime Minister and Government that can’t be trusted with national security.”