Chris Grayling MP, described in some circles as a Tory ‘attack dog’, has been given ministerial responsibilities for health and safety in the new coalition government.
The former shadow home secretary, Mr Grayling has held a number of shadow frontbench posts, including Leader of the House, Transport secretary and Health secretary. He will now report to new Work and Pensions secretary Iain Duncan Smith.
Prior to his career in politics, Mr Grayling worked as a producer on BBC News and Channel Four’s Business Daily programme. He also worked at the Employee Change Communication practice at international communications firm Burson-Marsteller.
