Lee Rowley named as fourth housing minister this year

By Joey Gardiner2022-09-21T09:47:00

North East Derbyshire MP has track record of opposing planning applications in his constituency

North East Derbyshire MP Lee Rowley has been named the new housing and planning minister, after the announcement was delayed due to the mourning period for Queen Elizabeth.

Lee Rowley moves to the role after having spent a year as construction minister, prior to resigning in July in the wake of the handling of the Chris Pincher harassment scandal, which ultimately led to the downfall of former prime minister Boris Johnson.

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