[3] The position is a Great Office of State, making the home secretary one of the most senior and influential ministers in the government.

The longest-serving home secretary is Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth, who held the post continuously for 9 years, 221 days.

[6] The shortest-serving home secretary is Grant Shapps, who served in the position for the final six days of the premiership of Liz Truss.

[9] Historically, the role has a reputation for being a graveyard for aspiring politicians, owing to the large number of potential issues and controversies that can arise.

[14] Tenure Prime MinisterKeir Starmer Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves Foreign Secretary David Lammy Home SecretaryYvette Cooper