New minister for small business announced Former defence minister Anna Soubry to take new cabinet role as David Cameron continues reshuffle Written by Megan Dunsby Published on 11 May 2015 Our experts We are a team of writers, experimenters and researchers providing you with the best advice with zero bias or partiality. Written and reviewed by: Megan Dunsby Anna Soubry has been appointed as the minister for small business, a new role created as part of the Prime Minister’s cabinet reshuffle today.The Broxtowe Conservative MP and former journalist has previously served as the minister of state for defence personnel, welfare and veterans and parliament under-secretary of state for public health.Earlier today, it was announced that former equalities minister Sajid Javid had been appointed as the secretary of state for business, innovation and skills. Share this post facebook twitter linkedin Written by: Megan Dunsby