Nigel Adams, the MP for Selby and Ainsty has been appointed Minister of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
He takes over from Margot James, who resigned from the position earlier this month, following a vote on Brexit.
Adams, a former Treasury Whip and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Wales Office stated:
“A privilege and honour to be appointed by Boris Johnson as Minister of State for Digital & Sport at the DCMS. Looking forward to working with a fabulous team.”
Born and raised in Yorkshire, he first became an MP in 2010. Prior to that he had sales roles in telecommunications and advertising. He co-founded Advanced Digital Telecom in 1993, which was later acquired by York’s JWE Telecom for £3.1m.
In his political career, he was Chairman of the All Party Group for Music and led campaigns to change the law on Secondary Ticketing.
Adams, who’s brief also includes Sport, will report to the new Secretary of State, Nicky Morgan.
