Following the general election and the confirmation of a hung parliament, Theresa May has formed a minority Conservative government and has concluded a “confidence and supply” arrangement with the DUP – something far short of a formal coalition. Under this agreement, the DUP’s 10 MPs will support the Government in a number of areas, including on all motions of confidence and on the Queen’s Speech, the Budget, and all legislation pertaining to the UK’s exit from the European Union.

Jane Ellison, who as Financial Secretary to the Treasury had ministerial responsibility for taxation matters including for the voluntary sector and Gift Aid, has lost her seat.

HM Treasury has finally confirmed that the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Andrew Jones MP, will have ministerial responsibility for charities, the voluntary sector and Gift Aid. Andrew Jones was Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at Department for Transport from May 2015 to 15 June 2017. He was elected the Conservative MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough in May 2010 and retained the seat in 2017 with a large majority. He has a background in sales and marketing for a number of leading retailers.

There had been some speculation that Mel Stride, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, would have the charities brief. While we now have confirmation that this is not the case, he does have overall ministerial responsibility for taxation and will be responsible for guiding the Finance Bill through the legislative process. He also has responsibility for policies relating to Insurance Premium Tax

Rob Wilson, the Minister for Civil Society in the DCMS, has also lost his seat, and Tracey Crouch – returning Minister for Sport – has been given the charities brief. The new Junior Minister in the Department, John Glen, has taken over her responsibility for heritage, museums and public libraries.

Full results from the election can be found here. A useful guide from the Hansard Society on the implications of a minority Government can be read here.