Robert Jenrick most commonly refers to Robert Edward Jenrick , a British Conservative politician who has been a prominent figure in UK national politics since the mid‑2010s.

Who is Robert Jenrick?

  • Robert Jenrick (born 9 January 1982) is a British MP who has represented the Newark constituency since winning a by‑election in 2014.
  • He has held several senior roles, including Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (2019–2021) and later Shadow Secretary of State for Justice and Shadow Lord Chancellor from 2024.

Background and early life

  • Jenrick was born in Wolverhampton and grew up in Shropshire and Herefordshire, later attending Wolverhampton Grammar School, an independent school.
  • He studied history at St John’s College, Cambridge, graduating with a first‑class degree, and then went on to study political science at the University of Pennsylvania.

Career before politics

  • After university, Jenrick trained and qualified as a solicitor and worked in corporate law at major international firms Skadden Arps and Sullivan & Cromwell in London and Moscow.
  • He later moved into business, becoming an international managing director at the auction house Christie’s before returning his focus to politics.

Political rise and government roles

  • Jenrick was selected as the Conservative candidate for the Newark by‑election in 2014 following the resignation of MP Patrick Mercer over a cash‑for‑lobbying scandal, and he won with a majority of 7,403.
  • His majority increased significantly at the 2015 general election, and he went on to serve in several roles, including Housing Secretary in Boris Johnson’s government and later Minister of State for Immigration under Rishi Sunak.

Controversies and recent profile

  • As Housing Secretary, he faced controversy for overruling officials to approve a major property development linked to businessman Richard Desmond, a decision widely criticised because Desmond later donated to the Conservative Party.
  • In more recent years he has been associated with a tougher line on immigration and integration, including high‑profile comments on community integration and criticism of government migration policies, which has raised both support and strong criticism in public debate.

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