"Northern Ireland secretary viewed with horror by some MPs, it's seen as the bottom rung in the ladder." @SJAMcBride on appointment of Karen Bradley as James Brokenshire's replacement

Karen Bradley has been announced as the new secretary of state for Northern Ireland, after the resignation of James Brokenshire due to health reasons.  

The MP for Staffordshire Moorlands has been a Home Office minister, and recently held the post of  Culture Secretary.