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Benn: Labour government would repeal Troubles legacy immunity law

A future Labour government would repeal controversial legislation seeking to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, MPs have heard. Newly appointed shadow Northern Ireland secretary Hilary Benn made the commitment as the Commons ...

06 Sept 2023 at 14:29

Northern Ireland

Calls for Stormont Assembly return dominate Hilary Benn’s visit

Calls for the restoration of the Stormont Assembly dominated the first of shadow secretary of state Hilary Benn’s discussions with political parties in Northern Ireland. The Labour veteran is taking part in his first visit to the region since ...

03 Oct 2023 at 14:51

Northern Ireland

Stormont parties meet with shadow Northern Ireland secretary Hilary Benn

Northern Ireland’s main political parties are taking part in meetings with the new shadow secretary of state across the day. Hilary Benn is taking part in his first visit to the region this week since he was appointed to the role last month. ...

03 Oct 2023 at 10:54

Northern Ireland

MPs urge UK Government to secure resources for PSNI after data breach

MPs have called upon the UK Government to ensure that “necessary resources” are made available to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to support the officers affected by a data breach which identified them by name and rank. ...

04 Sept 2023 at 17:58

Northern Ireland

Call to ‘redouble’ efforts to resurrect Stormont Assembly

The shadow Northern Ireland secretary has urged the “redoubling” of efforts to resurrect the powersharing Stormont Assembly. Hilary Benn said he was “listening and learning”, accompanied by shadow Northern Ireland minister Fleur ...

03 Oct 2023 at 17:48

Northern Ireland

Legacy Act ‘must have a replacement’ to help NI overcome ‘collective trauma’

The Government’s controversial Legacy Act “must have a replacement” to help the people of Northern Ireland overcome the “terrible collective trauma” of the Troubles, the shadow secretary of state has said. Hilary Benn, ...

03 Oct 2023 at 18:58

Northern Ireland

Government remains ‘committed’ to Troubles Legacy Act despite judge’s ruling

The Government has said it remains committed to its controversial Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Act despite a High Court judge ruling that one of its key elements is unlawful. Delivering a judgment at Belfast High ...

28 Feb 2024 at 22:29

Northern Ireland

Politicians have ‘duty to make institutions work’, says Hilary Benn

Shadow secretary of state Hilary Benn has said politicians in Northern Ireland have a “duty to make the institutions work”. Mr Benn also said that “now is the time” for powersharing to return. Devolved government at ...

07 Dec 2023 at 20:24

Northern Ireland

Chris Heaton-Harris pledges ‘support where possible’ for flood-hit communities

The Northern Ireland Secretary has said the UK Government is “ready to support and provide assistance where possible”, as the leaders of the five main Stormont parties called for immediate emergency funding for ...

07 Nov 2023 at 09:13

Northern Ireland

Shadow Northern Ireland secretary criticises flooding support

The shadow Northern Ireland secretary Hilary Benn has criticised the level of support for victims of recent flooding in the region. Areas of counties Down, Antrim and Armagh suffered after heavy rain fell last ...

06 Nov 2023 at 14:44

Northern Ireland

Calls grow for financial aid from UK Government after Northern Ireland floods

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill has called on the UK Government to step in and arrange financial support for businesses in Northern Ireland devastated by recent flooding. DUP leader Sir Jeffrey ...

06 Nov 2023 at 16:40

Northern Ireland

Labour would bring back legacy inquests and civil hearings – Benn

A future Labour government would restore legacy inquests and the ability for Troubles victims to bring civil cases, Hilary Benn has said. The shadow Northern Ireland secretary said he would not scrap a ...

01 May 2024 at 10:10

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