Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Devolution, Faith and Communities
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Within the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, a junior minister has been appointed with responsibility for devolution in England since July 2024. The post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Devolution, Faith and Communities is currently held by Miatta Fahnbulleh, who was appointed in September 2025.[1][2]
NominatorPrime Minister
AppointerThe Monarch
on advice of the Prime Minister
on advice of the Prime Minister
| United Kingdom Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Devolution, Faith and Communities | |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | |
| Nominator | Prime Minister |
| Appointer | The Monarch on advice of the Prime Minister |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Website | www |
Responsibilities
The minister's responsibilities include:[3]
- English devolution;
- Combined authorities and pan-regional bodies;
- Local and regional growth and investment;
- Investment zones and freeports;
- High streets and towns;
- Communities and social cohesion;
- Faith
Ministers
| Name | Portrait | Entered office | Left office | Political party | Prime Minister | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution | |||||||
| Jim McMahon | 6 July 2024 | 6 September 2025 | Labour Co-op | Starmer | |||
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Devolution, Faith and Communities | |||||||
| Miatta Fahnbulleh | 6 September 2026 | Incumbent | Labour Co-op | Starmer | |||