"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
SNR Announcement - Regional Minister Letter to Stakeholders
Regional Minister Phil Hope has written to regional stakeholders following the publication of the government's response to the sub-national review consultation. Click for more information
Pre-Budget report 2008
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling made his Pre-Budget statement on 24 November 2008. You can read full details of the Pre-Budget 2008 and what it means to you in the East Midlands region.
Financial Issues at Forefront of Economic meeting
The Regional Economic Cabinet, chaired by Phil Hope, Minister for the East Midlands, met this week in Nottingham to consider the regional response to the economic down turn.
Regional Economic Cabinet - First Results
The Regional Economic Cabinet, chaired by the Minister for the East Midlands, Phil Hope, supported by the chair of emda ( East Midlands Development Agency), Bryan Jackson held its first meeting on Friday 17 October.
Click here for a video message from the Regional Minister of the East Midlands
In addition the other Ministers for the Regions are:
Minister for London
Tony McNulty 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
Ian Austin MP
Minister for the South East
Jonathan Shaw MP
The Chair of the Council of Regional Ministers is: Liam Byrne
