Norris Promoted Justice Secretary | Nottingham News

Alex Norris, newly appointed Justice Secretary and Nottingham’s first MP in that role since 1936, just stepped into the Prime Minister’s inner circle — and already sparked a stir. During the new cabinet’s first meeting, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting joked with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood that Norris was “the enemy now he’s at justice” because he “wants to let them all out” — a nod to the controversial early-release program he’ll now oversee. Streeting later clarified it was just lighthearted banter, but the comment underscores the high stakes of Norris’s new role and the public scrutiny he’ll face as he navigates the nation’s justice system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/98810c29b5858896