"I am delighted to have been appointed Minister of the East Midlands. As Regional Minister I hope to provide you as a region with a strong voice to champion your needs and interests in Parliament and across Whitehall.
"The East Midlands is a region with much to offer and a region that I am proud to represent. Apart from being home to some of the UK's best known businesses, we can also boast some of the most innovative scientists and most creative artists. Our towns and cities have many individual strengths and wonderful qualities, and together as a region we are in a unique and powerful position to continue to prosper and face the challenges that lie ahead
"As your Regional Minister, an important part of my role is to facilitate a joined up approach across government departments and agencies to enable the effective delivery of our single regional strategy and achieve the best for the East Midlands. Through partnership working we can make sure that we are in a strong position to face the social, economic and environmental challenges that lie ahead, and continue to stay competitive. I am ambitious for what we can achieve together.
"I hope you find this site useful. Over the coming months I will continue to use it as a way to keep you in touch with my work as your Regional Minister."
Phil Hope
Latest News
LAA Roadshow: From Negotiation to Delivery
On 17 September the Regional Minister, Phil Hope, was the keynote speaker at the GOEM sponsored Local Area Agreement Road Show: From Negotiation to Delivery.
The East Midlands Economy: A joint response to changing economic circumstances document
Phil Hope MP, Regional Minister for the East Midlands and Angela Eagle MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury visited the region to explain how Government and East Midlands Development Agency (emda) are supporting businesses and households through current economic challenges.
Minister welcomes support for housing and growth in the East Midlands
East Midlands Regional Minister Phil Hope today welcomed two important announcements that will help support sustainable growth in the region.
Minister volunteers with Newark Mind
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today joined volunteers at Newark Mind to help prepare lunch for people attending the charity’s resource centre.
Minister for the East Midlands goes green to boost the region’s health
Minister for the East Midlands Phil Hope took the green option by cycling to a public health conference in Derby.
Phil Hope brings regional leaders together to help the East Midlands’ most vulnerable adults
Minister for the East Midlands Phil Hope called on organisations across the region to work together to support some of society’s most vulnerable people.
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In addition the other Ministers for the Regions are:
Minister for London
The Rt Hon Tessa Jowell MP
Minister for the North East of England
The Rt Hon Nick Brown MP
Minister for the North West
The Rt Hon Beverley Hughes MP
Minister for Yorkshire and the Humber
Rosie Winterton MP
Minister for the East of England
Barbara Follett MP
Minister for the South West
Ben Bradshaw MP
Minister for the West Midlands
Liam Byrne MP
Minister for the South East
Jonathan Shaw MP
