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Government drops appeal against part of court ruling on Troubles immunity offer

The Government has dropped an appeal against part of a court judgment that struck out controversial aspects of the previous administration’s Troubles legacy laws. The Labour Government has already vowed to repeal and replace the legislative ...

29 Jul 2024 at 15:55

Northern Ireland

Unionist parties pledge support for new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner

Unionist parties have pledged their support for Northern Ireland’s next Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone. Secretary of State Hilary Benn announced Mr Johnstone’s appointment on Wednesday to lead the Northern Ireland Veterans ...

18 Dec 2024 at 19:39

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WATCH: New NI Secretary of State visits Derry

The newly appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn visited Derry today. Mr Benn was visiting the city for the first time since becoming Secretary of State following Labour's landslide general election ...

18 Jul 2024 at 16:34

Northern Ireland

Church leaders press Northern Ireland Secretary for clarity on legacy approach

Leaders of the main churches in Northern Ireland have pressed Secretary of State Hilary Benn to clarify the government’s approach to dealing with the region’s troubled past. Mr Benn met with the Roman Catholic and Church ...

07 Nov 2024 at 11:29

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

Stormont ministers must ensure balanced budget is delivered, says Benn

Executive ministers must now make decisions as to how to deliver a balanced budget this year, the Northern Ireland Secretary has said. Hilary Benn emphasised the need for Stormont to avoid an overspend in 2024/25 ...

31 Oct 2024 at 17:55

Local News

Benn defends decision to keep truth recovery body despite repeal of Legacy Act

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has defended plans for the independent truth recovery body to go ahead despite the Government’s vow to repeal the Legacy Act. The King confirmed in his speech at the State ...

18 Jul 2024 at 18:00

Northern Ireland

Benn: Northern Ireland Executive must live within means to address challenges

Hilary Benn has said the Northern Ireland Executive must “live within its means” as he warned there are “no easy answers” to the challenges it faces. The Northern Ireland Secretary reiterated the UK ...

23 Sept 2024 at 17:09

Northern Ireland

Hilary Benn: NI truth recovery body will help victims’ families ‘find an answer’

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has said a truth recovery body will “help families find an answer” as he justified Labour keeping the commission established under the previous government. As ...

24 Jul 2024 at 13:50

Northern Ireland

MP raises questions over role of key Labour official on Casement Park rebuild

Ministers have been pressed to guarantee a key Labour official has not sought to influence decisions on Casement Park. DUP MP Sammy Wilson (East Antrim) raised concerns over the role of Sue Gray, ...

24 Jul 2024 at 14:05

Northern Ireland

Stormont stability key to unlocking economic opportunities, says Hilary Benn

Enduring political stability will be key to unlocking economic opportunities offered by Northern Ireland’s dual market access, the shadow secretary of state has said. Hilary Benn said it was an ...

25 Mar 2024 at 14:44

Northern Ireland

Rebuilding Casement Park in time for Euro 2028 will be ‘really difficult’ – Benn

Rebuilding Casement Park in time for Euro 2028 will be “really, really difficult”, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has said. The derelict west Belfast ground has been earmarked to host ...

18 Jul 2024 at 15:19

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