Minister of State for Security

The minister of state for security is a senior ministerial position in the government of the United Kingdom, falling under the Home Office.

The current incumbent is Dan Jarvis who was appointed by Keir Starmer in July 2024.

Jarvis had previous shadowed the role before the 2024 General Election.

In a cabinet reshuffle on 15 September 2021, the ministerial title changed to Minister of State for Security and Borders.

[3] The post is generally seen as one of the most senior Minister of State positions, and as such its holder is often invited to attend cabinet meetings.